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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think post pandemic, school districts around the nation are looking at how schools
functioned back in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, when educational outcomes and student health (mental and physical) metrics were much better. 45 minutes periods worked for decades, so why not now.

We are in the midst of an unprecedented student health crisis and also test scores are not improving despite the promise of scheduling changes, new technology, and other fads that have come and gone.

I wouldn't be surprised if the next topic for school reform will be introducing fresh "home cooked meals" at every school à la France, Japan, etc. [/quote]
I think this theory makes sense. I know in elementary school we are seeing that many kids have almost no stamina for learning or assignments. I can’t imagine doing block scheduling.  L maybe shorter classes with more frequent changes Would help. My  own middle school son has tons of free time and never has to bring home homework because he is a” sit down and get it done type kid” Block schedules are probably more favorable to his type than kids who are easily distracted or frankly don’t care about doing well. 
I’m going to guess that some teachers will like the idea of the change much more based on subject[/quote]

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