school district

noun

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

Examples of school district in a Sentence

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Brownsburg is consistently ranked as one of the highest-performing school districts in the state but has seen some controversies over student safety and leadership changes in recent years. Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024 Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same. Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024 Until now, school districts have not been required to track or report informal removals. Emily Harvey, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024 That means the winner will play an indirect role in shaping school districts' policies. Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for school district 

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Nov. 2024.

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