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interdistrict

interdistrict

5.3
Happening between two or more districts
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈdɪstrɪkt/
translation icon : interdistrital
  • Interdistrict open enrollment is a plan that allows students to cross district lines to attend schools in other districts.

Examples

  • Interdistrict transportation programs help students from one area easily reach schools in different districts.

  • If, however, states and the federal government invest more heavily in interdistrict choice, making it a central condition for funding and assistance, the choice marketplace model could gain a greater hold.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Interdistrict disparities have been reduced considerably, but substantial disparity remains.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Mindful of that, almost every clergyman endeavors to cultivate interdistrict relationships and display a positive image for his district.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The data thus far are sketchy, except that nowhere has interdistrict choice ignited a revolution of school restructuring, parent engagement, and educational improvement as its proponents originally claimed it would.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Interdistrict collaborations allow schools to share resources and improve educational opportunities for all students.

  • Many interdistrict policies aim to enhance educational equity by allowing students to attend schools outside their home district.

Antonyms

That happens inside one district

How Internal

interdistrict
5.3

Surface Forms

interdistrict positive

Morphology

interdistrict = district (transparent) = inter + district

The prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' directly combines with 'district' to give 'between districts', a meaning easily inferred by learners.

Etymology

The word interdistrict joins inter- 'between' and district 'an area or part of a city'. So, interdistrict means 'between districts' and is used for things like transfers or events that involve more than one district.