school district

noun

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

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AllHere had client school districts in different parts of the country, but authorities later alleged that AllHere exaggerated its business success. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026 The city and school district are also working to improve vehicle safety measures and flow at school sites. Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026 The decision marks a dramatic turn for the nation’s second-largest school district, which has been navigating budget reductions and labor negotiations even before this week’s federal action. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026 Debra Kerr, an education consultant, was launched into public view on Wednesday when FBI agents searched her home in Southwest Ranches in Broward County at the same time agents carried out related searches of Carvalho’s home and school district office in Los Angeles. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 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 8 Mar. 2026.

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