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[quote=Anonymous]The one program that the choice study really praised was the Middle School Magnet Consortium (Parkland Loiederman Argyle). The real strength of it is the 8 period block schedule because advanced students can take more electives (typically language, music, +elective focus) and students who need remedial support can take an additional reading class. The main problem is cost - the equivalent to 5/7 teacher load is 5.5/8. The county really needs to put more money towards that staffing model and fund 5/8 where the teachers have built in staff development in addition to planning and team time. It helps the staff be more responsive to student needs.

While I’m all for keeping kids in their neighborhood school, there is something to be said for letting parents and kids choose their school for focus area or to get away from kids in their elementary. If the county grouped every middle school into clusters of 2 or 3, created a focus, and shifted to the 8 period block, there would be some flexibility to develop programming to meet the needs of all students.[/quote]

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