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Download full textPeterson, David W.; Schmidt, Chad; Flottmeyer, Ellen; Weincke, Sarah – 2000
In this paper, educators in a suburban middle school promote the positive educational outcomes from an alternating-day block schedule at their middle school. Comparisons are cited in student achievement and school climate indicators between the block schedule and the eight-period day with shorter classes. The paper cites several advantages of the…
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Classroom Environment, Educational Improvement, Instructional Innovation
Peterson, David W. – 2001
Using the recommendations in "Turning Points 2000" as a point for comparison, this study examined how middle level instruction was being implemented in over 50 middle schools in 10 states, focusing on the balance between equity and excellence. Middle schools participating in the study were located mainly in suburbs of Minneapolis and St.…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Educational Quality, Equal Education, Excellence in Education
