elementary school

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I attended a public elementary school in a small mill town in western Pennsylvania, and we had what we called “retention drills,” perhaps to make it sound less frightening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

What began as a way to embellish college entrance applications has become a gratifying life experience for the teens as well as the elementary school students.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

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

At Oona Herman's elementary school in San Francisco, stickers of bright-haired characters from Kpop Demon Hunters have become the hottest currency.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Back when I was a little kid in elementary school, I got the idea that someday I would go to America.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola