The Road We Traveled: Scheduling in the 4 x 4 Block

Abstract

While there are many problems associated with the 4 x 4 block scheduling model, the many arguments for considering a move to alternative scheduling appear to be winning favor. Lincoln County Schools in North Carolina are among the many districts that decided to move to a 4 x 4 design. What did they discover on the road they traveled?

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