No Homework Day

Homework leaves less time for children to be children. Most academics agree that busy work does little to increase learning. It is best to not assign packets of worksheets if they do nothing to add to student learning. You also don't want to waste valuable time grading meaningless paperwork. Some studies show that much homework may actually decline achievement.

A study by Stanford University found that 56% of students see homework as their primary source of stress. Many students develop somatic symptoms, mainly headaches, when they get too much homework to do. They feel pressured by their teachers and parents to do this homework.

Kids need to get outside and play more often so they can grow and develop, but homework is holding them back from this. Homework also takes time away from children's sleep, which in turn reduces the productivity of their next school day.