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classroom

[klas-room, -room, klahs-] / ˈklæsˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈklɑs- /
NOUN
room where learning takes place
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My younger brother is a teacher, so he’s usually in a classroom.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

In response to an image of the rodent working on a laptop in a preschool classroom, one user commented: “Amelia has just screamed in excitement that it’s in the class.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

One of Duan's favorite classroom demonstrations helps illustrate the phenomenon.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

"A sustained effort is needed to tackle the root causes of poor behaviour, which often originate from challenges in children's lives outside the classroom, from poverty to mental health issues."

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

He gives me a curt nod and heads out of the classroom, book tucked under his arm.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

“International students and scholars bring unique perspectives to our classrooms and research teams, enriching the learning environment and helping us find more creative and effective solutions to the world’s problems,” said Stanford spokesperson Angie Davis.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

In France, teachers' unions last month urged their members to exercise their right to strike where necessary, because of a series of complaints surrounding working conditions in classrooms and during school examinations.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

F. Scott Fitzgerald, Octavia E. Butler, Homer: Los Angeles teachers share what they are teaching in today’s high school classrooms, book recommendations and how they’re fighting AI and tech fatigue.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Tennessee policymakers required districts to adopt high-quality instructional materials and trained teachers on how to implement evidence-based reading in classrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

In addition to the administrative offices, Building A was home to the library, the auditorium, and most of the classrooms.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson



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