Conclusion
Effective middle schools use flexible schedules and extensive team planning time to deliver standards-based education that meets the developmental needs of all the diverse students in the school. The need for time—to deliver standards-based lessons and interventions, create relationships and celebrate successes, and improve learning based on assessment results—deserves careful consideration. Wise management of time will help middle grades students to be prepared to face the challenges of high school and beyond.
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