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Westwood High School: Spotlight on the Schedule
At Westwood High School in Mesa, Ariz., educator teams guide the learning of 9th- and 10th-grade students. Each core team of four to six content area teachers shares a roster of 130–200 students and is supported by an extended educator team. For the 2024–2025 academic year, Westwood transitioned from a traditional six-period schedule to an eight-period block schedule. This resource explores their innovative approach to restructuring instructional time.