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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There was another thread talking about how outcomes at HB are better, more NMSFs at HB, etc. Could it be that HB has regular length class periods instead of long blocks? APS should look at this. Most kids can't pay attention for 90 minutes of math, so much wasted time in blocks. [/quote]

The parent population at HB is different than the other schools. They have 100% parental GAF.

Compare behavioral issues and absenteeism between the schools. HB’s success has nothing to do with length of classes.[/quote]

But how do you know this? You don't. This is just your opinion, which is uninformed. The length of classes might have something to do with it. It's worth looking it, not just dismissing outright. [/quote]

I am no fan of block schedules but the differences in outcomes between HB and the other schools do not prove that block schedules are worse. They have a very different population, don't have to deal with overcrowding or students starting half way through high school after moving from another country (and not speaking the language). [/quote]

It's something to look at. We won't know if they prove something or not without even looking at it. APS has a school without block scheduling and schools with it. So they have the data and they should look at it. Also, it is false that HB does not have students who moved from another county and don't know the language. Clearly you don't know what you're talking about. [/quote]

You’re a fool if you think block scheduling is the difference between these schools. 😆[/quote]

Get a handle on yourself. You can't have a conversation without hurling insults? [/quote]

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