News Encyclopedia: Calls to ban homework for more playing and reading

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A small but potentially growing number of WA public schools are banning homework for primary students so they can spend more time relaxing, reading and playing. So how does the education industry respond to the suggestion? Winmas Yu explains in this episode of News Encyclopedia.



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