school district
noun
: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state
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Grapevine-Colleyville is facing critical financial needs as are other North Texas school districts.
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Kenwood Principal Kate Smith said the school district’s security department reviewed and canceled the gun detection alert after confirming there was no weapon, according to a statement sent to parents that was shared with CNN.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The election's two front-runners have both pledged to make improvements in education, including strengthening communication between Detroit's school district and the city.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
As the federal government shutdown continues, some school districts on federal lands in Wisconsin are scrambling to sort out their finances.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Kenwood Principal Kate Smith said the school district’s security department reviewed and canceled the gun detection alert after confirming there was no weapon, according to a statement sent to parents that was shared with CNN.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The election's two front-runners have both pledged to make improvements in education, including strengthening communication between Detroit's school district and the city.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
As the federal government shutdown continues, some school districts on federal lands in Wisconsin are scrambling to sort out their finances.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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