Pupils, learners (8)
I believe the answer is:
students
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'pupils' is the first definition.
('student' can be a synonym of 'pupil')
'learners' is the second definition.
(student is a kind of learner)
(Other definitions for students that I've seen before include "Pupils at school, university etc" , "Teachers teach them" , "Pupils or apprentices" , "Sent dust to those who learn" , "Pupils, learners" .)