https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w Original : “Prioritizing mental health is at the forefront of the homework ban movement. Leaders say they want to give students time to develop other hobbies, relationships, and balance in their lives. This month two Utah elementary schools gained national recognition for officially banning homework. The results are significant, with psychologist referrals for anxiety decreasing by 50 percent. Many schools are looking for ways to refocus on wellness, and homework can be a real cause of stress.” (Alexandra Frost) en-us 2022-04-25 19:42:02 UTC 2025-11-14 02:30:18 UTC hello@padlet.com hvs240 https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157253301 Alexandra Frost explains that the homework ban campaign places a strong emphasis on mental health. Leaders claim that they want to give students time to pursue other interests, build relationships, and maintain a sense of balance in their lives. Two Utah elementary schools received national recognition this month for formally prohibiting homework. The benefits are dramatic, with a 50% reduction in anxiety-related psychologist referrals. Many schools are focused on wellness, and schoolwork may be a major source of stress.]]> 2022-04-25 19:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157253301 hvs240 https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157253824 Alexandra Frost states that the homework ban movement places a high value on mental health. Students will have time to pursue other hobbies, create relationships, and keep a sense of balance in their life, according to the leaders. This month, two Utah primary schools received national praise for prohibiting homework. The findings are substantial, with psychologist referrals for anxiety dropping by half. Many schools are searching for methods to emphasize on well being, and homework may be a major source of stress.]]> 2022-04-25 19:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157253824 hvs240 https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157254644 One reason many support a ban on homework as explain by Alexandra Frost is for mental health as banning homework will give students time to focus on their personal lives and interests. In Utah where homework was officially banned, a 50% drop in psychologist referrals for anxiety was witnessed further providing evidence of the impact on students’ well being this ban can have. ]]> 2022-04-25 19:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157254644 hvs240 https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157255226 Many leaders of the homework ban movement cite mental health as a major reason to restrict homework. Alexandra Frost states “many schools are looking for ways to refocus on wellness, and homework can be a real cause of stress" (Alexandra Frost). ]]> 2022-04-25 19:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157255226 hvs240 https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157255510 Alexandra Frost states that “prioritizing mental health is at the forefront of the homework ban movement” as leaders of the homework ban movement want to encourage students to have a healthy school-life balance.

]]> 2022-04-25 19:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157255510 hvs240 https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157255644 Alexandra Frost discusses that the Homework ban movement regards students' mental health as its most important goal, and many schools are looking for ways to refocus on children's mental health since too much homework can be a major source of stress. Movement leaders hope to give pupils more time to develop their hobbies and lives by reducing homework, and two primary schools have already banned homework with good results.]]> 2022-04-25 19:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157255644 hvs240 https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157257274 Schools should spend more effort on mental health rather than homework. Giving time for students to explore after-school activities can greatly reduce mental issues. ]]> 2022-04-25 19:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157257274 hvs240 https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157257346 2022-04-25 19:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157257346 hvs240 https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157257573 2022-04-25 19:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hvs240/cqagr2jjmrywh23w/wish/2157257573