Different Types of Schools in the U.S.

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Published On Sep 24, 2024
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2 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, April 17). How To Become A High School Teacher. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved July 19, 2024.

3 DeLollis, B. (2021, Nov. 16). What Is a Magnet School? US News. Retrieved on Aug. 12, 2024.

4 Arizona State Board for Charter Schools. (n.d.). Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved on Aug. 12, 2024.

5 National Association of Charter School Authorizers. (n.d.). Core Charter School Renewal Application and Guidance. Retrieved July 19, 2024.

6 Gilmore, C. (2024, July 1). What is a Parochial School? Scholarship 360. Retrieved on Aug. 12, 2024.

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