(US, education) An informational event in the evening where students' guardians meet their students' teachers and are introduced to the routine, curriculum, policy, etc.
(US, education) An informational event in the evening where students' guardians meet their students' teachers and are introduced to the routine, curriculum, policy, etc.
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(UK, education) An evening consisting of short meetings between a parent and their child's teachers to discuss the child's academic progress.
(countable, UK, Imperial College slang) An evening party, normally for a society.
(UK, childish) The time when pupils are expected to re-enter the school for lessons.
(chiefly, US) A briefing or document typically provided prior to a meeting or other event that gives basic details on subjects that are likely to be mentioned.
(US, historical) A night school for illiterate adults in the early 20th century, originally in Kentucky and later in other US states.