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East Stroudsburg officials propose ending long-standing block schedule; administration seeks feedback on six-period model
Summary
At a May 7 committee meeting, Mr. Snyder proposed replacing the district's hybrid block schedule with a six-period, yearlong model that would increase seat time for core classes, reduce total credits available and require further stakeholder engagement; the committee agreed to continue outreach and analysis before any decision.
Mr. Snyder, the district official leading scheduling work, told the Education, Policy and Review committee on May 7 that he hopes to replace East Stroudsburg Area School District's long-standing hybrid block schedule with a single, synchronous high-school bell schedule designed to boost instructional time in core subjects and better align AP and Keystone preparation.
"We are the only remaining district on block scheduling in Monroe County," Mr. Snyder said, framing the proposal as an effort to improve instructional continuity. He described a preferred six-period day with classes of roughly 59—65 minutes, five staggered 30-minute lunches, and a mix of semester and yearlong course options. Under his example schedule students would receive about 173…
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