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Should we get rid of homework?

It’s that time of year, the children are back at school which means the dreaded evenings helping...

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15.33 27 Aug 2024


Should we get rid of homework?


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15.33 27 Aug 2024


It’s that time of year, the children are back at school which means the dreaded evenings helping with homework are back! But, is it a waste of time? And should we scrap it all together?

Joining Kieran to discuss is Gemma Maher, Principal of Rathcoole Educate Together and parent of 2 and Mary McCarthy, Columnist for the Irish Independent.


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