be taught

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In a statement, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: "Every child should be taught by an exceptional teacher — and this government is determined to make that a reality in classrooms across the country."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Under Tennessee law, “Roots” and other banned books can still be taught, but they are not part of the circulating collection at public school libraries.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

The balance between the creative and practical, he suggests, cannot be taught.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“The FBI will ensure that any individual exploiting the promise of educational opportunities for our city’s children will be taught a lesson,” Dennehy added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The experimental psychologists have recently found that visceral organs can be taught to do various things, as easily as a boy learns to ride a bicycle, by the instrumental techniques of operant conditioning.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas