Friday, December 29, 2017

"meaningful and purposeful homework assists a student in the reinforcement and extension of learning"

From the Boston Globe, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The Franklin public schools are piloting a homework-free holiday break for students in kindergarten through eighth grade as part of a broader homework policy implemented this year by the Franklin School Committee. High school teachers have been encouraged to take the same approach where feasible during the holiday period. District leaders plan to conduct a survey following the vacation of faculty, staff, administrators, parents, and students to gather feedback on the experience."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2017/12/27/franklin-schools-pilot-homework-free-vacation/COMthNVjWS1ZdxA7DKPPTM/story.html

In case you missed the message to parents, you can find it here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/12/franklin-public-schools-message-to.html

Franklin Public Schools: Message to Parents on Homework Policy
Franklin Public Schools: Message to Parents on Homework Policy

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