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Schools

British  
/ skuːlz /

plural noun

  1. the medieval Schoolmen collectively

    1. the Examination Schools, the University building in which examinations are held

    2. informal the Second Public Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Arts; finals

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Despite that large reserve, L.A. schools Supt.

From Los Angeles Times

The layoff notices, approved by a 4-3 vote, target central and regional office staff, who were described as providing direct and important services to schools.

From Los Angeles Times

“Schools need support. What are you going to do? Subcontract? Because that’s the only thing left. The work needs to get done. That is completely unacceptable. Similarly, with gardeners, just because there’s less students doesn’t mean the grass is going to stop growing.”

From Los Angeles Times

It includes 36 units and 216 lessons for Key Stages One and Two, all freely available to primary schools nationwide.

From BBC

Richard Croughan, primary music lead at Bristol Beacon, said improving provision in primary schools was key to reversing longer-term decline.

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