elementary
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They decided 8-year-old Briana should stay at the same elementary school, to keep her with her friends and teacher.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
San Marcos Unified is blocking YouTube on district-issued devices for students in elementary school.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Only 43% of Chicago elementary and middle school students can read at grade level, and 27% were proficient in math on state tests in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Scientists suspect that this subtle rotation could be linked to hypothetical elementary particles called axions.
From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026
His playful look and gangly manner reminded me of Miguelito, my friend in elementary school.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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