There are several synonyms for the term "industrial schools," which refer to institutions where children were sent for vocational and academic education during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Some alternative terms include "reform schools," "training schools," "reformatory schools," and "industrial training schools." These institutions aimed to provide children from lower-income families with skills that would allow them to earn a living and escape poverty. Many industrial schools also included a disciplinary component, with strict rules and punishment for misbehaving students. While their approach to education and discipline is now widely seen as outdated and harmful, the legacy of industrial schools continues to impact communities and individuals who were forced to attend them.