
The recommendations have come through research, as well as parent-teacher surveys. The Galloway Township is considering recommendations from district officials and school board members to limit the amount of homework students receive. This video explains how schools in California, New York, and Maryland are taking a progressive shift to completely eliminate homework for all students. In the meantime, the issue has resurfaced around the country as educators discuss once again how much homework is too much and whether it is actually counterproductive to the learning process. The plan is still in the discussion phase in this district, and it will need to go before the school board for a vote before it becomes official. The Galloway Township school district is discussing whether students should be given homework-free weekends so that children can have more time with their families and for extracurricular activities and sports.

A new debate in New Jersey is bringing the homework controversy to light once again.
