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== Education == | == Education == | ||
=== | === P-12 education === | ||
P-12 education in Amar falls under the purview of the [[Amar Public Schools|Amar Parish School Board]], formally referred to as [[Amar Public Schools]] in official documentation. This governing body oversees the entirety of public primary and secondary education within the parish and consistently achieves commendable rankings for academic performance, establishing itself as one of the state's top school districts. | |||
A pivotal transition in the educational landscape transpired in 1981 when Porta Bianca shifted from a centralized, statewide school district model back to a decentralized structure. Previously, Amar served as the focal point for Porta Bianca Education District 1 (PBED1) within the unified statewide system. However, the burgeoning population of the state necessitated a more tailored approach. Consequently, educational authority reverted to local school boards, reinstating their autonomy and enabling a more nuanced response to the evolving educational landscape. | |||
=== Post-secondary education === | |||
[[File:Staff housing, Singapore University of Technology and Design - 20150602.jpg|thumb|right|200px|University housing at the Commonwealth University of Porta Bianca.]] | |||
Post-secondary education in Amar is diversified across nine community colleges, integral components of the Merced Bay Community College System (MBCCS). This extensive network includes campuses situated within Belle, Maria, Merced, and São Tiago Parishes, making higher education widely accessible throughout the region. The MBCCS operates under a framework comprising five parochial regions, with Amar coinciding with the Amar College District. | |||
At the apex of the post-secondary educational landscape in Amar stands the [[Commonwealth University of Porta Bianca]] (CUPB). This public institution serves as the city's preeminent center for higher learning and is the second-largest university in the state, following the [[University of Porta Bianca]]. Despite the stature of CUPB, the University of Porta Bianca retains its position as the flagship institution within the state, characterized by its extensive enrollment and status as the oldest public university beyond the [[Administrative divisions of Cartadania#Regions|Lusia]] and [[Administrative divisions of Cartadania#Regions|Valeria]] regions. | |||
A spirited rivalry, known as the 'Battle of the Deep Blue', engrosses both universities, permeating various sporting events. This rivalry draws substantial crowds, with stadiums and arenas accommodating up to approximately 80,000 spectators. Symbolically, the rivalry is reflected in the universities' mascots, with the University of Porta Bianca represented by Poseidon, the Olympian deity, and the Commonwealth University of Porta Bianca characterized by Amphitrite, a Nereid of Istroyan mythology. | |||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
== Infrastructure == | == Infrastructure == | ||
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