back-to-school night
(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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(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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