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Poland’s kids rejoice over new rules against homework. Teachers and parents aren’t so sure

Julian enjoyed doing his homework. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski) Arkadiusz Korporowicz teaches history to 5th grade children at Primary School number 223 in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. read more

Why did Poland get rid of homework in primary schools?

Poland's government dispensed with compulsory homework for school children up to the age of 15. The new rules have caused a lot of discussion about the country's education system, and how children can ... read more

Poland’s kids rejoice as government bans homework. Teachers and parents aren’t so sure.

The ban comes amid a broad discussion about the need to modernize Poland’s education system, which critics say puts too much emphasis on rote learning and homework, and not enough on critical thinking ... read more

Poland implements new rules against school homework

Many children in Poland are rejoicing over strict limits imposed by the government on the amount of homework. However, teachers and parents aren’t so sure. read more

Anti-Israel protester screams ‘Go back to Poland’ at demonstrators with Israeli flag outside Columbia, harrowing video shows

An anti-Israel protester was caught on camera near Columbia University on Saturday night screaming at opposing demonstrators holding an Israeli flag, “Go back to Poland!” and “Go ... read more

Poland’s children rejoice as homework is banned. The rest of the world watches on for results

Ola Kozak is celebrating. The 11-year-old, who loves music and drawing, expects to have more free time for her hobbies after Poland’s government ordered strict limits on the amount of homework ... read more

Play, Film Will Share Life Story of Poland Woman Who Died of Fentanyl Overdose

The story of a promising young woman from Poland, Ohio, who died last year of a fentanyl overdose is being made into a stage play and movie. read more

From Nazi-occupied Poland to the U.S.

Paul Haftarski, center, sits with his son, John and daughter-in-law, Donna in Paul’s home. Haftarski celebrates his 100th birthday April 27 with an open house 1-3 p.m. at the Pines Event Center. Matt ... read more

Columbia classes go virtual as Rabbi worries school ‘can’t keep Jewish students safe’ amid Israel-Gaza protests

Columbia University will hold classes virtually on Monday as leaders on campus work to de-escalate the taut atmosphere over the Gaza war that has led to pro-Palestinian protest encampments and some ... read more

Poland Drama Club to perform 'Into the Woods Jr.'

The Poland Central School District Drama Club will perform “Into the Woods Jr.” as its spring musical at 7 p.m. April 19 and 2 p.m. April 20 in its Walker Auditorium in Poland, New York. read more

'They are what keep me going': Army dad makes surprise visit to kids’ schools

After seven months away from his family, a military dad returned to his home in Ohio to surprise his kids. Jacob Turner kicked off the heartwarming reunion by surprising both his son and daughter at ... read more

Poland implements new rules against school homework

The problem of chronic absenteeism in schools is growing, according to a document released by the province earlier this week.And it's an issue that the Anglophone North School District has been trying ... read more