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
Examples of public school in a Sentence
Both of their sons attend public school.
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The firm has also pursued Supreme Court cases over tuition payments for religious schools in Maine and a public school football coach disciplined after praying with students before and after games.
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
At a time when everyone was struggling — not just at Pease, but in similar public schools and communities throughout the country — educators needed a ‘Hail Mary.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
At a time when everyone was struggling — not just at Pease, but in similar public schools and communities throughout the country — educators needed a ‘Hail Mary.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
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“Public school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20school. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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