private school
noun
: a school that is established, conducted, and primarily supported by a nongovernmental agency
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Shepard highlighted that point, saying in multiple states with voucher programs, the majority of families using a voucher were those already in private schools.
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Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Oct. 2024
In the episode, Junior and Nina’s son is accepted into a prestigious private school.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
The vast majority of students come from New York City private schools with household incomes over $1,500,000 according to Howell’s account.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
The other side: Opponents fear other implications, including sending taxpayer dollars to private schools through vouchers.
—John Frank, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Oct. 2024
In the episode, Junior and Nina’s son is accepted into a prestigious private school.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
The vast majority of students come from New York City private schools with household incomes over $1,500,000 according to Howell’s account.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
The other side: Opponents fear other implications, including sending taxpayer dollars to private schools through vouchers.
—John Frank, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Private school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20school. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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