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Schools

British  
/ skuːlz /

plural noun

  1. the medieval Schoolmen collectively

    1. the Examination Schools, the University building in which examinations are held

    2. informal the Second Public Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Arts; finals

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Faye wants education about the condition in schools for both boys and girls, and for doctors to do more than issue contraceptives.

From BBC

Its mayor, Abdishakur Mohamoud Hassan, said population numbers and tax revenues had soared since DP World took control of the port, allowing for free primary schools and new health clinics.

From Barron's

The project team also hopes to recruit at least 40 volunteers to maintain the new areas in parks, schools and community hubs.

From BBC

Over the next two years they hope to open 15 wildlife zones in public green spaces, and 13 in schools with the help of pupils and staff.

From BBC

Carvalho was the charismatic leader of Miami-Dade County schools, and Kerr was a well-known figure in the private sector, working for firms doing business with school systems.

From Los Angeles Times