It is revolutionizing the way students learn. This is just not true. It was used in Colorado in the 60's and in Canada in the 70's. Canadian studies in the 80's and 90's show that student performance is significantly better under the traditional 50 minute plan. Nobody would go back to the old way.
Reality Here are three schools that have gone back to traditional classes.
The second school is Alleghany High School in Cumberland, Maryland. They tried the 4-block schedule from 1993 to 1995, then returned to their seven period day. The third is Masconomet High School in Massachusetts. Myths Students learn better when they can concentrate over longer periods of time. This statement is contrary to existing psychological learning theory.