elementary
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Two weeks into his brother’s trial, Collins was in class when their sister Chloe picked him up at the elementary school and took him to their grandmother’s house.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
“This isn’t even the tip of the iceberg on what parents have emailed teachers about,” said Gina Wynn, a health and wellness influencer who taught elementary school for 14 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The elementary school lost 10% of its enrolled students between 2021 and the 2025-2026 school year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
A Dallas, Texas native, she also recalls teachers showing the video of then-President George W. Bush first learning about the attacks at an elementary school event.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“When the elementary school wanted new playground equipment, it took three years to get it. But bring up something boring, and it’s ready to go in twenty-four hours.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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