The definition of an exemplar is person or thing that is considered as a pattern to be copied. An example of an exemplar is a person that others try to imitate, such as Michael Jackson. An example of an exemplar is a copy of a manuscript.
A stakeholder in education is anyone who has an interest in the success of a school or school system. They are the parties that are either directly or indirectly affected by the success of an education system.
A stakeholder may contribute directly or indirectly to an organization's business activities. Other than traditional business, a stakeholder may also be concerned with the outcome of a specific project, effort or activity, such as a community development project or the delivery of local health services. A stakeholder usually stands to gain or lose depending on the decisions taken or policies implemented.