basic education
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"Countries that adequately invest in basic education, higher education, and vocational training see stronger economic resilience and higher capacity for innovation," it said.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
He also says investment in basic education and skills training should be increased.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025
Fiorella scored at just above an eighth-grade level on a basic education test, according to a transcript of his 2023 parole hearing.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025
Even beyond that, I think that basic education in biology would also be helpful.
From Salon • May 8, 2025
Without a basic education in their own language, they were playing catch-up in schools where classes were taught in a new language, one many of the boys could barely understand.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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