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Newspapers frequently used school-related terminology in announcements, academic reports, society news, event coverage, and local government summaries. Many of these phrases offer clues about a child’s age, school attended, academic standing, teacher associations, or family residence. The tables below list common educational terms found in historical newspapers, how they were typically used, and the genealogical clues they provide.
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