Tell me what you think

Since 2006 I have had the honor of representing all Hillsborough County children and voters...I created this blog in 2007 and have welcomed the opportunity for feed back throughout my term.

I am now a candidate for re-election and I need your help. Visit my website at http://www.voteapril.com/ .

I still want your input. If you think something is wrong, then tell me how it can be better. If you have information that would help our children, employees, or taxpayers, this is the place to share.

Please also note that this is my personal blog, not the board's. Furthermore, the opinions expressed by posters on this blog may or may not necessarily reflect my opinions or those of the School Board.

Again, if you want to follow my campaign you can go to http://www.voteapril.com .

You can also write me at april@voteapril.com or call 813-417-1102 .

At your service,

April Griffin,
Hillsborough County School Board Member, and Candidate
District 6 (Countywide)

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Homework...when is there too much of a good thing?

Broward County School board voted to limit homework for students. The new policy urges teachers to assign academically relevant homework while remaining conscious of assigning too much homework.

The school board set limits of 10 minutes of homework per grade level. Read the full article here. The policy also requires teachers to provide "timely and appropriate" feedback. I can see where the feedback would be very beneficial. How do you feel about limiting homework?

Read the specific homework plan here.