The age-old issue of students being overloaded with homework is finally taking front stage. What are your thoughts on the issue?
Watch this video to join the conversation and hear some of the arguments others are making as this debate intensifies. Then head on to your journal and add your voice to the discussion. Are students doing too much homework? You decide. |
Get Involved in the Debate
Are schools giving too much homework? What are some of the consequences of overloading students with homework? In your journal, write a proposal to the school board of the Chicago Public Schools urging them to change the policy on homework. Remember, your journal is a safe, judgement-free zone for developing your ideas. Consider the following questions. You do not need to answer all of them, but use them to guide your thinking:
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