in school

phrase

US
: attending school as a student
My parents won't let me get a job while I'm in school.

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And the loss of these students could impact district performance as cohorts move up in their educational careers; students who attend a pre-K program typically perform better in school compared to their peers who didn’t attend. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 So the definition of disconnection is not in school, not in training and not employed. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Most participants already have been accepted to college, but many have not been in school for a while. Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Colin Gray is one of three parents who have been charged in school shootings across the United States. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in school

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“In school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20school. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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