No Homework Wednesdays

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#1

2013-08-07 23:46

I taught school for 33 years. There is FAR too much homework given to students. They are under enough pressure as it is. School is hard work! They get little or no recess, most pleasures are taken away from them, some are too scared to even go to the restroom because teachers have been told to take away the few minutes of break that they do get should they need to go use the restroom more than a certain number of times. Many go to church on Wednesday. They have homework every other night. PLEASE ban homework. Give these students SOMETHING to look forward to.

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#2 Re:

2013-08-08 11:00:34

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Thank you for that comment!!  It is very much appreciated and hopefully will help others feel confident about their choice to sign the petition!

Happy Guest

#7 Re:

2013-08-08 18:20:24

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If you taught school for 33 years, then you MUST know it is NOT the teacher's fault for the amount of class/homework given. There are Georgia Standards that all educators, parnets and students must follow. Yes, I agree it is way too much, especially on the younger students, but do not blame the educators who have to try and teach these students!! Learning should begin at home, but it's not happening in many cases, so it does all fall on the educator to get your students up to par. If you want changes, you'll have to go much higher than the educators!