Too much homework kills the joy of learning


SERIOUS approaches are not being taken to reduce the workload of students. Thus, we hear parents lamenting about how they see their children slogging away to finish their homework. There is simply no time for them to play or relax anymore. Even ministers are urging schools to reduce the homework for students. Sad to say, this has fallen on deaf ears.

There are ways the Education Minister can resolve this problem.

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