school district
noun
: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state
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Yet, our school district only receives a base amount starting at $5,373 per student from the state’s general fund.
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Dick Batchelor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
The graffiti has been removed, according to the school district.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
KidSmart was contributed across school districts and internationally and was so successful it was highlighted by the European Union for its effectiveness.
—Stanley S. Litow, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
The model used in the three North Austin middle schools — and proposed at other Austin campuses next year — was developed in the Dallas school district and falls into the more sweeping change category.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
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Dick Batchelor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
The graffiti has been removed, according to the school district.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
KidSmart was contributed across school districts and internationally and was so successful it was highlighted by the European Union for its effectiveness.
—Stanley S. Litow, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
The model used in the three North Austin middle schools — and proposed at other Austin campuses next year — was developed in the Dallas school district and falls into the more sweeping change category.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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