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Mesquite ISD proposes seven-period middle-school day to expand CTE and reduce double-block fatigue
Summary
District staff proposed moving sixth- and seventh-grade RLA and math from double blocks to single blocks and shifting to a seven-period day so class times are more balanced and students can access career-and-technical-education (CTE) and exploratory courses earlier; the change is planned to start next school year with no change to the school day start and end times.
District staff presented a proposal to revise middle-school schedules that would reduce double-blocking of core subjects and move to a seven-period day.
Dr. Morris told trustees the district studied comparison districts and internal data and convened focus groups and middle-school principals. The recommended model moves sixth- and seventh-grade…
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