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In grade school, we’d play a game of tag called “Fidel vs. the Cubans.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Make Great Plays staff created five awards, one of each going to students in every grade: Inclusion Hero, Unity Champion, Global Ambassador, Hope Maker and Pathfinder.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

They said they were negotiating with trade union representatives about proposals to change the "academic staffing model" which would increase the use of grade 6 academic tutors, the lowest grade of staff.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

This talking point, which implies that no one needs more than a fifth grade education, fell out of favor as more kids began going to college.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Dumb or not, Howard was okay for such a little kid stuck in the sixth grade.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson