Irish teacher: Homework is an attack on childhood — get rid of it

The research is clear that homework for younger children is unnecessary and potentially detrimental to their wellbeing. Their school day is long enough.
Irish teacher: Homework is an attack on childhood — get rid of it

Jennifer Horgan, Diary of an Irish Schoolteacher.

There is a lot I’d like to change about our education system. 

I want it to be kinder to so many young people and parents, principals, teachers and special needs assistants.

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