Schools

British

/ skuːlz /

plural noun

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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Schools in the western region of the district:

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Schools were closed during the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires last January.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Schools argue that athletics are part of their educational mission, with revenue from football and basketball funding sports that make far less money, such as swimming and gymnastics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Schools like New York University that opened satellite campuses in the region have switched to remote classes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Schools closed, newspapers stopped publishing, restaurants were empty.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

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