Posted on August 28 at 10:35 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I also went to a high school with block scheduling. It was one of the most beneficial things that could have been offered. Since twice as much time was spent in the classroom, the classes only lasted one semester. This allowed students to take many additional classes, that otherwise would not have been offered. (i.e. two years of CAPP Chemistry, CAPP English, AP Biology, AP Physics, and AP Biology--only two of these classes had been offered prior to the block scheduling) For those who did not choose to take the "nerd" classes, additional art/FFA/foreign language classes could be taken, or volunteer time could be performed as a teacher's assistant with the local elementary or junior high school. The opportunity of taking these classes greatly helped in acclimating to the college environment, and made reaching my degree requirements easier. While not every student wants to or is able to take advantage of what I did, I feel that those who could have are greatly missing out. It's too bad the students are paying because our wonderful government can't seem to get a handle on how important education really is.

On Report: Wisconsin spends a lot on schools compared to nation

Posted on May 1 at 3:48 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Is this in any way a coincidence that Wisconsin ranks "a lot" above other states in the nation with regards to the quality of education that is received?

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