public education
nounUK /ˌpʌblɪk ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˌpʌblɪk ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
School that is paid for by the government so that all children can go for free.
Public education gives every child a chance to learn to read and write.
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2. The act of teaching the public about important topics like health or safety.
The campaign focused on public education about hand washing.
3. The system of schools run and funded by the government.
She worked in public education for thirty years.
4. Information shared with everyone to help them understand an issue.
Public education about recycling helped the town cut waste.