school district
noun
: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state
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The school district confirmed Wednesday that an employee is part of an active criminal investigation and has been placed on administrative leave per district policy.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
As National Constitution Day approaches on September 17, Florida school districts have a unique opportunity — and a civic responsibility — to turn a contentious court ruling into a powerful educational moment for students.
—Stephana Ferrell, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Some south and southwest suburban school districts have come under fire in past years for bloating salaries for administrators.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
The Grapevine-Colleyville school district has sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to challenge a ruling that the district must release unredacted invoices for legal work performed by a lawyer who represents the school board.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
As National Constitution Day approaches on September 17, Florida school districts have a unique opportunity — and a civic responsibility — to turn a contentious court ruling into a powerful educational moment for students.
—Stephana Ferrell, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Some south and southwest suburban school districts have come under fire in past years for bloating salaries for administrators.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
The Grapevine-Colleyville school district has sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to challenge a ruling that the district must release unredacted invoices for legal work performed by a lawyer who represents the school board.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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