>>Norfolk Public Schools Consider Changing High Schoolers to a Semester-Based Schedule
(Norfolk, VA) -- Norfolk Public Schools in Virginia are considering a switch to a 4x4 semester-based schedule for high school students starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Rebecca Hughes with more.Preview: Wrap Script:
(sound offtop)Preview: Norfolk parent Ebony McClaine expresses what most parents and teachers want for the students. Educators say switching to this model would have students take four 90-minute courses per semester, with some classes potentially following a year-long format. Chief Schools Officer Amber Brown says the change hopes to give students more time to explore different class options and improve motivation for attendance but she is aware that preparations and discussion are necessary.Preview: Concerns raised involve potential learning loss, teacher burnout, and staffing issues, but no official decision has been made yet. Parents can expect more information in the coming days and months.