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View a rich collection of video vignettes of school practices that illustrate one or more aspects of the
California Department of Education's (CDE) 12 Recommendations for Middle Grades Success.
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Recommendation 3—Time
Video: Scheduling for Success (WMV; 6:05) |
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Abstract: At Toby Johnson Middle School in Elk Grove, an innovative four-by-four block schedule gives students extra time for reading and math and nearly two dozen elective choices, while affording teachers time to collaborate, plan, and meet the daily needs of students. Keywords: master schedules, block schedules, interdisciplinary teams, horizontal, vertical articulation, project-based learning, exploratory classes, rigorous academics, content standards, common planning time, common prep, standards-based instruction, adolescents, video