Less homework may turn out to be a valuable lesson
By Chen Weihua in Washington and Zhang Yue in Beijing | China Daily | Updated: 2013-08-24 08:11
Opinions divided on proposal to reduce exam pressure on students
A recent draft proposal looking at slashing written homework for primary school students may see an outpouring of joy from many children, but their parents and teachers are divided on the proposal's wisdom.
The draft was released by the Ministry of Education on Thursday, and posted online for comments.
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