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| ==Origin== | | ==Origin== |
| [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] scole, from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] scōl, from [[Latin]] schola, from [[Greek]] scholē [[leisure]], [[discussion]], lecture, school; perhaps akin to Greek echein to hold. | | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] scole, from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] scōl, from [[Latin]] schola, from [[Greek]] scholē [[leisure]], [[discussion]], lecture, school; perhaps akin to Greek echein to hold. |
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_century before 12th Century] | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_century before 12th Century] |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1: an [[organization]] that provides instruction: as a : an [[institution]] for the teaching of [[children]] | | *1: an [[organization]] that provides instruction: as a : an [[institution]] for the teaching of [[children]] |
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| A '''school''' is an [[institution]] designed for the teaching of [[students]] (or "pupils") under the supervision of [[teachers]]. Most countries have systems of [[formal]] [[education]], which is commonly [[compulsory]]. In these [[systems]], students progress through a series of schools. The names for these schools vary by country (discussed in the Regional section below), but generally include primary school for young [[children]] and secondary school for [[Youth|teenagers]] who have completed primary education. An institution where higher education is taught, is commonly called a [[university]] college or university. | | A '''school''' is an [[institution]] designed for the teaching of [[students]] (or "pupils") under the supervision of [[teachers]]. Most countries have systems of [[formal]] [[education]], which is commonly [[compulsory]]. In these [[systems]], students progress through a series of schools. The names for these schools vary by country (discussed in the Regional section below), but generally include primary school for young [[children]] and secondary school for [[Youth|teenagers]] who have completed primary education. An institution where higher education is taught, is commonly called a [[university]] college or university. |
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− | In addition to these core schools, students in a given country may also attend schools before and after primary and secondary education. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindergarten Kindergarten] or pre-school provide some schooling to very young [[children]] (typically ages 3–5). University, vocational school, college or seminary may be available after secondary school. A school may also be [[dedicated]] to one particular field, such as a school of [[economics]] or a school of [[dance]]. Alternative schools may provide nontraditional [[curriculum]] and [[methods]]. | + | In addition to these core schools, students in a given country may also attend schools before and after primary and secondary education. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindergarten Kindergarten] or pre-school provide some schooling to very young [[children]] (typically ages 3–5). University, vocational school, college or seminary may be available after secondary school. A school may also be [[dedicated]] to one particular field, such as a school of [[economics]] or a school of [[dance]]. Alternative schools may provide nontraditional [[curriculum]] and [[methods]]. |
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| There are also non-government schools, called [[private]] schools. Private schools may be for children with special needs when the [[government]] does not supply for them; religious, such as Christian schools, hawzas, yeshivas, and others; or schools that have a higher [[standard]] of [[education]] or seek to foster other personal achievements. Schools for adults include institutions of corporate [[training]] and [[Military]] education and [[training]]. | | There are also non-government schools, called [[private]] schools. Private schools may be for children with special needs when the [[government]] does not supply for them; religious, such as Christian schools, hawzas, yeshivas, and others; or schools that have a higher [[standard]] of [[education]] or seek to foster other personal achievements. Schools for adults include institutions of corporate [[training]] and [[Military]] education and [[training]]. |
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− | In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeschooling homeschooling] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-learning online schools], teaching and learning take place outside of a [[traditional]] school building.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School] | + | In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeschooling homeschooling] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-learning online schools], teaching and learning take place outside of a [[traditional]] school building.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School] |
| ==See also== | | ==See also== |
| *'''''[[Melchizedek Schools]]''''' | | *'''''[[Melchizedek Schools]]''''' |
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| [[Category: Education]] | | [[Category: Education]] |