secondary school
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Origin of secondary school
First recorded in 1825–35
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Estonia is the first in a series of countries where OpenAI hopes to start rolling out its education product ChatGPT Edu to secondary school students.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
A survey by France's secondary school union found nearly 78% had recorded temperatures above 30C this week, and said it had received reports of teachers bringing in screwdrivers to prise windows open.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Roughly one in 10 teenagers now attends a secondary school operated by AcadeMedia, which is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
A group of secondary school students from Auchenharvie Academy in Stevenston, were also recognised for their efforts in promoting sustainability.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
He urged her father to allow Elizabeth to attend Troy Female Seminary, a secondary school founded by Emma Willard in 1821.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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