Homework has been given to kids ever since school really started. It just seemed like a good idea to educators and teachers to give their students what they saw as a “Review” of what was more like an extra task. But lately, it seemed like the kid’s complaints about how long and frustrating homework can get suddenly snapped into our teachers and parent’s minds. Now, schools across America are eliminating or reducing homework. But the overall question is: Why? Even better: Why now?
Tag: History
The Birth of Halloween
Oct. 31 is a day that has grown to be a lot of people’s favorite holiday. Kids love it for the candy, while others love it for endless fanciful opportunities. Trouble and ingenuity entwine to create…
The Origin of Valentine’s Day
Every February, we celebrate Cupid’s effect on the world, for we all are familiar with and anticipate the traditional holiday that celebrates all things pertaining to ‘love.’ However, what really is Valentine’s day, and how did it come to be?
2020 at a Glance
This article was a collaboration between Sophie Ward, Stephenie Taylor, and Elsa Christensen. In January, the deadly wildfires in Australia caused tens of thousands to evacuate, including many animals that called those forests…