Many school districts that have adopted block scheduling are trying to determine if the change was worth the effort. This case study examined one school district's attempt to answer the question: Is block scheduling cost-effective? Analysis of a wide range of data suggests that traditional notions of cost-effectiveness are not always applicable when considering school reform. A novel interpretation of cost-effectiveness emerged that may encourage districts to make further improvements.
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