The district has presented teachers and administrators from districts using block scheduling who proclaim its benefits. At a glance, it appears that teachers, students, and parents love it. We need to look beneath the surface.
Most communities love their schools.
The Wissahickon Citizens Association took a survey of the parents who returned a satisfaction rating of B for the district. Around 600 parents responded to the survey. We all see Michael Jordan on the Wheaties Cereal Box. Educators in many schools teach children to be wary of such advertisements. Districts personnel are under pressure to put their district in a positive light.