The “No-Homework” Policy Influence is Spreading
By Farah Kashwa
Imagine going home and having more time to spend with your family; more time to spend reading your favorite novel; more time to play your favorite sport. Or imagine that you are on vacation and you do not have to leave the beach to go work on an essay or practice from your 15-page math practice questions. Wouldn’t that just be the dream vacation?
Almost every student has had a moment in his/her life where they wished for a no-homework policy. Well, their wish may come true after all. Several schools around the United States and abroad as well, have already implemented this policy and have found it to be very helpful for the students.
Toronto’s public school system is taking it step by step, and they have implemented a policy that prevents teachers from giving students homework before a long break.
Other schools in the United States have taken a much bigger step concerning the no-homework policy. At the Brooklyn Free School, for example, students do not have homework or tests. They are allowed to do whatever they want whenever they want. Teachers also encourage students to pursue their dreams whether it is to become a fashion designer, a singer, or the next Bill Gates. A typical day at the Brooklyn Free School would be students playing chess, watching a movie, or reading a book. Free schools, which were popular decades ago, operate on the belief that kids are naturally curious and learn best when they want to learn about something. They go by the thought that every student is responsible for their education.
A “No-Homework” policy sounds like a really unrealistic goal for Schutz but even though the thought will most likely be dismissed by the administration, the policy may not be harmful to students. Students can practice math problems while they are in math class and students can read their assigned novels together in class. That will benefit them by giving them the chance to discuss any problems with their teachers and get their explanations.
Straight A-students at this school have stated that in order to have a perfect academic record, they had to give up a social life and even give up time with their family. School should not indirectly demand for such big sacrifices from students in order for them to be successful later on. A no-homework policy can benefit the student in more ways than one, and not just academically.
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