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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An overwhelming majority of public school parents (71%) support such a requirement.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
School choice funding expands — again While funding to public schools has increased minimally this year, funding to expand school choice initiatives has increased exponentially.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
As of January, all public school districts in South Carolina must have a policy requiring students to have their phones off and away during the school day.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
Only 7% of public school students are in charter schools.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
School choice funding expands — again While funding to public schools has increased minimally this year, funding to expand school choice initiatives has increased exponentially.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
As of January, all public school districts in South Carolina must have a policy requiring students to have their phones off and away during the school day.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
Only 7% of public school students are in charter schools.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
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“Public school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20school. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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