school district

noun

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

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The commissioners court voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a resolution calling on Tarrant County school districts to make reading their highest priority, and develop plans to ensure all students can read on grade level. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2025 Tajín now has 552 school districts under contract and delivered more than 55 million low-sodium sachets last year. Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Multiple school districts have either canceled in-person classes or shifted to remote learning. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 In 2018, the city and school district began funding the program so more students could participate. Meg Anderson, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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