Did you guys read the article they sound very resonable and want their kids to learn they just don't want to waste time on Diaramarama.
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The “differentiated homework plan” spells out the responsibilities of the students: to get their work done in class, to come to school prepared, and prep for quizzes. But their teachers will have to mark them based on what they do in class, and cannot send work home that factors into their grades.
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I think that their proposal makes a lot of sense. The goal of homework should be to considered to have people learn what is being taught well enough to learn the concept that has to learned on top of it.
The concept of not being graded on work sent home is an excellant one. Homework should only be required if you don't know the concept. I am not sure though for essay writing or reports in high school. They are probably neccessary.
So I am very much in favor in no regular homework being assigned with older grades being assigned long term projects. Teachers should provide optional assignments to re-enforce what is taught and it should be up to the parent and the child to ensure they know what is required to pass the exams.