Elementary school students in Marion County can expect to be homework free during the upcoming school year.
Superintendent Heidi Maier says research has shown that homework does not enhance learning. The study Maier cites states that reading to a child has more benefits than homework.
In response, the district is calling for parents to replace homework with daily, 20-minute reading sessions.
A spokesperson for the county says teachers will still have the authority to assign homework, but will be encouraged to do so sparingly and only for large projects.
The new rule will not apply to high school and middle school students.