During spring break, the last thing many students and their parents probably want to think about is homework. However, it is a relevant topic because there is an ongoing debate in educational circles about the value of homework.
Back To The Drawing Board
Even though homework opponents have claimed that homework is a poor use of students’ time and should be abolished, the reality is that there are solid reasons for making it a key part of the learning process.
Manitoba’s School-closure Moratorium One Year Later
The school closure moratorium in Manitoba makes little sense as it forces empty schools to remain open while doing nothing to address the greater problem of declining student enrolment across the province.
Time for the School Closure Moratorium to End
The school closure moratorium in Manitoba makes little sense as it forces empty schools to remain open while doing nothing to address the greater problem of declining student enrolment across the province.
Inconvenient Indoctrination
While the movie, An Inconvenient Truth, continues to be shown in public schools, a 2007 court ruling in Britain has highlighted the fact that propaganda films like this one should not be relied upon by teachers as an unbiased source of information about climate change.
An Inconvenient Court Ruling
Teachers need to ensure that students receive a rigorous education where they learn the facts and all the different perspectives regardless of whether they fit into the popular version of environmentalism.
Should Principals Be Union Members?
Several other provinces, most notably British Columbia and Ontario, recognized this inherent conflict and established separate associations for principals and teachers.
Computers in the Classroom
Adjusting for household income, there is no evidence that greater access to computers at school has a positive correlation with academic achievement.
Too Many Computers in Schools?
Provincial education departments are placing too much emphasis on technology in the classroom.