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elementary

[el-uh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˌɛl əˈmɛn tə ri, -tri /


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However, there is an academic drop, especially in math, when students transition from elementary to middle school, which is a widespread issue across education.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

They could simply enroll in public elementary and secondary schools.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

This year, Oklahoma doubled its requirement for elementary students to 40 minutes of recess a day, while Pennsylvania recently began requiring 30 minutes for students in full-day kindergarten through fifth grade.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

Researchers examined three types of preschool environments that children attended before entering elementary school: public school pre-K, center-based daycare programs, and home-based childcare providers participating in the Early Learning Coalition.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

I learn Taylor’s in Champlain House, that he went to one of the other elementary schools and lives on the other side of town, but he plays Nordic Post with the guys.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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