Kino received national attention a couple of years ago when Alfie Kahn included a description of Kino in his book The Homework Myth. So when she was researching an article about homework for Mothering Magazine, Wendy Ponte called and talked to Mary Jane.
Wendy's article, "No More Homework," examines and refutes the common justifications for the increasing amounts of homework assigned to ever younger children, and describes the damage that can result from an over emphasis on homework.
Mary Jane is quoted, "We give the students ample time to do their work during the school day. . . Oftentimes children, especially the high schoolers, prefer to socialize during that time and bring work home instead." Allowing students more control over how they choose to spend their day and how to manage their time is an essential part of respecting them.
"No More Homework" is in the July-August, 2008 issue of Mothering.
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