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School district
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a geographical area served by a single school system, typically overseen by a local government or educational authority
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
school districts
What is a "school district"?
A school district is a specific area that is served by one group of schools, all managed under the same local authority or educational organization. It oversees the operation of schools within that area, including decisions about teaching, funding, and student services. School districts help ensure that all schools in the region follow similar standards and policies to provide education to the community.
Examples
The school district implemented new policies to improve academic performance and student outcomes.
