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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this is another terrible policy brought about by the need for equity. Kids absolutely need to be able to manage their time outside of school. My parents weren't involved in school. Homework was valuable practice students were expected to complete on their own.
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I am fine with homework for many reasons but there are kids who cannot do their homework on their own.

I have learning disabilities and needed help with all of my homework. Math took me hours and lots of help. There are a good number of kids with LDs, I think it is around 20% of the population. Kids with ADHD will need help due to executive functioning skills lagging. Kids with autism and other issues need help.

Then there are the kids who go to after care. Either the after care has someone on hand and a space to help the kids with homework or the kids have to do the homework when they get home, later in the evening, or in the morning. And those same kids may very well be in before care programs which would have to have someone to help the kids with homework. THis is mainly an ES issue, MS and HS kids have different routines and should be more capable of taking care of their homework. Kids that are not Neurotypical will probably still need support.

All I am saying is that there is a large percentage of kids who may not have the ability to do homework solo or have the time to do their homework because of parents work schedules.

Part of my IEP in ES was that I did not have to complete all the homework but at least try the homework. Mom set a timer for an hour and that is how long I spent on math.

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