NJ Schools Cutting Back On Homework
By: Stacy Proebstle
Are kids getting too much homework these days? A new study by NJ Monthly magazine finds that some New Jersey towns are cutting back and trying new ideas to reduce stress.
Schools across the state are looking to change their approach to homework.
According to NJ Monthly, Galloway Township has banned written assignments on weekends, Ridgewood High introduced a homework free holiday break and Sleep In Wednesday, where kids can come to school an hour later than normal and teachers in Red Oaks in Morristown have the freedom to choose what assignments their students get based on the kids’ capabilities.
Rutgers psychology professor Maurice Elias talked to parents in a number of schools that are navigating away from traditional homework.
“Parents in many cases are working two jobs, both full-time, kids are involved in activities like sports, dance, and there is just not enough hours in the day for students to be doing 5 or 6 hours of homework after being at school all day.”
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