Texas district plans to dump block schedule to save money

Oct. 20, 2009
High school students in San Antonio's Northeast district object

From The San Antonio Express-News: In an effort to cut costs, the North East Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas, will do away with its block scheduling in high schools, moving to a seven-period day next fall. The change comes after the board declared a state of fiscal emergency that gives Superintendent Richard Middleton the authority to lay off contract workers in an effort to keep the district solvent. School officials are seeking to save $42 million over the next three years, meaning a potential reduction of 150 positions.

Sponsored Recommendations

How to design flexible learning spaces that teachers love and use

Unlock the potential of flexible learning spaces with expert guidance from school districts and educational furniture providers. Discover how to seamlessly integrate adaptive ...

Blurring the Lines in Education Design: K–12 to Higher Ed to Corporate America

Discover the seamless integration of educational and corporate design principles, shaping tomorrow's leaders from kindergarten to boardroom. Explore innovative classroom layouts...

Room to Learn: Furniture Solutions for Education

Preparing students for the future. Utilizing our experience in the education market, we offer a dynamic selection of products that pair technology with furniture to help stimulate...

Transforming Education: A Case Study in Progressive Classroom Design

Discover how Workspace Interiors and the Baldwin School District reshaped learning environments in Long Island, New York, creating pedagogically responsive spaces that foster ...