Schools
Britishplural noun
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the medieval Schoolmen collectively
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the Examination Schools, the University building in which examinations are held
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informal the Second Public Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Arts; finals
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From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
The bizarre geography lesson appeared in student agendas distributed at Farnsley Middle School, part of Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Schools including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the California Institute of Technology have implemented similar “grade-covering” programs in past years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
"Schools could just say, 'you need a black jogging suit for PE' - and parents could buy a badge, iron it on, and there you go," she told BBC Radio Lancashire on Monday.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Amoskeag Superintendent of Schools Nelson Bushnell said the Parrish family’s loss was “heartbreaking”.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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