elementary
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Neutrinos belong to a group known as elementary particles, which scientists believe have no smaller components.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Nicholas DiZoglio, vice chair of the school committee, has wondered whether the district should reorganize its four K-8 schools into an elementary school, a junior high and a collaborative school for students with special needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
From 10 elementary schools to eight; five middle schools to four; two high schools to one.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
For Rucker Johnson, a professor of public policy at UC Berkeley who is co-author of the study, the promise of such early investments in the state’s youngest children extends far beyond elementary school test scores.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
I’m on my way to pick up Ryan at the elementary school when I hear someone calling me.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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