school district

noun

: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state

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One school district in Kentucky faced backlash from parents and community members who believed AI was used to create a number of educational resources found in this year's student planners, reported WDRB. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 The country's largest school district now has some of the strictest guidelines around younger students using artificial intelligence tools in school — at least, temporarily. Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 Parents pushing for restrictions on screen time and AI in the classroom are racking up wins in the country’s largest school districts — and more cities are likely to follow. Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026 However, organizations and school districts typically aren’t required to follow them, said Jeremy Holaday, Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) assistant executive director. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for school district

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of school district was in 1809

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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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