
Student Voices vs. Administrative Decisions: The Controversy of the 25-26 Schedule
By Ivy Li & Stephanie Zhang From the addition of the ambiguous “Transdisciplinary Learning and Enrichment” to the controversial removal of the underclassmen’s only flex block, the 2025-26 school schedule has sparked heated debate. Though framed as a move to support student wellbeing, the disrupted balance between classes, extended learning, and clubs has triggered a response far from enthusiastic. A critical question arises within the PD High School community: Why should the unilateral decision of school administration drown out student voice? 2025-2026 Schedule Example with Sample Courses A Summary of Key Changes 1. Extended Learning Restructuring 2. Club Participation Limitations 3. … Continue reading Student Voices vs. Administrative Decisions: The Controversy of the 25-26 Schedule