public school
noun
1
: an endowed secondary boarding school in Great Britain offering a classical curriculum and preparation for the universities or public service
2
: a free tax-supported school controlled by a local governmental authority
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Both of their sons attend public school.
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That opens one of the top public school coaching positions in the Southland. . .
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s no small achievement given the big challenges Baltimore public schools face.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Applications are now open for Connecticut families to apply to send their children to free public schools throughout the Greater Hartford Area for the upcoming school year as part of the open choice program, officials announced.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
For community leaders like Robertson whose institutions often pick up the slack left by public schools, the best solution is school choice.
—Christina Lengyel | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s no small achievement given the big challenges Baltimore public schools face.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Applications are now open for Connecticut families to apply to send their children to free public schools throughout the Greater Hartford Area for the upcoming school year as part of the open choice program, officials announced.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
For community leaders like Robertson whose institutions often pick up the slack left by public schools, the best solution is school choice.
—Christina Lengyel | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Public school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20school. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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