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

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 least four states — Kansas, Utah, Minnesota and Tennessee — are considering prohibiting devices in at least part of elementary school.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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

If the town can’t afford to replace the old heating system in an elementary school, they probably don’t have it in the budget to pay for baby trees.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz