Homework

• Decision coming on school closure extension in Nova Scotia amid coronavirus pandemic

  At the end of March, the decision was made to keep kids out of school until May 1. As that date draws nearer, questions remain over what happens next.

  Education

  Apr 27, 2020
  
• For parents, back to school means a backpack full of paperwork

  The first day of school usually means the backpacks come home heavier than they were in the morning — from the mountain of paper parents are expected to read, Mike Stafford says.

  Commentary

  Sep 10, 2018
  
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• Quebec mom’s email about homework to her daughter’s teacher is going viral

  Bunmi Laditan had to speak up for her 10-year-old daughter when she noticed a change in behaviour, causing the Quebec mom to fear for her daughter's mental health.

  Education

  Apr 28, 2017
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• A new school year matched with a new round of anxiety

  The new school year has kicked off, and with it comes a new round of homework, which means anxiety for many students.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2016
• Homework or a ban on it: province of Manitoba says its up to your teacher

  A Facebook post that's making its rounds from a Texas teacher is prompting the question here in Winnipeg, is homework necessary?

  Education

  Aug 25, 2016
• Unconventional Grade 6 homework assignment gets top marks from parents

  Do you think kids get too much homework? Many feel teachers should follow this elementary instructor's lead when it comes to assigning students homework.

  Education

  May 9, 2016
• Parents struggling to help kids with homework

  A new study suggests parents are struggling to help kids with homework, especially when it comes to science and math.

  Education

  Jan 14, 2015
• Less work, more play: Quebec elementary school bans homework for year

  Students at a Quebec elementary school may be some of the happiest in the country as they prepare for another year in the classroom.

  Education

  Sep 1, 2014
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• Bullying linked to lower performance in 4th grade reading

  Canadian fourth graders rank in the top ten of more than 60 countries tested for reading achievement, but bullying emerged as a new factor linked to performance.

  Education

  Dec 11, 2012