In 2010, the Department of Education (DepEd) released a policy that restricts teachers to give their students homework on weekends to all public schools across the country.
Recently, a suggestion from parents came up that private schools be included in the "no weekend homework policy" by DepEd.
Recently, a suggestion from parents came up that private schools be included in the "no weekend homework policy" by DepEd.
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The DepEd memorandum no. 392 section 4 reads:
4. Therefore, no homework/assignment shall be given during weekends for pupils to enjoy their childhood, and spend quality time with their parents without being burdened by the thought of doing lots of homework.
![In 2010, the Department of Education (DepEd) released a policy that restricts teachers to give their students homeworks on weekends to all public schools across the country. Recently, a suggestion from parents came up that private schools b included in the "no weekend homework policy" by DepEd. Advertisement Sponsored Links The DepEd memorandum no. 392 section 4 reads: 4. Therefore, no homework/assignment shall be given during weekends for pupils to enjoy their childhood, and spend quality time with their parents without being burdened by the thought of doing lots of homework. Atty. Claire Castro said that only public elementary are directly under the memorandum but it is also possible to include private schools if they wish to. DepEd said that the limited assignment policy brings a positive result to the students. DepEd Usec. Anne Sevilla said that education has to be holistic because the children also need time for self-care as a part of their personal development. However, a group of private schools disagrees with it saying that it is more important that children have assignments during weekends. READ MORE: 11 OFWs Illegaly Detained In A Room For 1 Week, Asking For Help Can A Family Of Five Survive With P10K Income In A Month? DTI Offers P5K To P200K To Small Business Owners How Filipinos Can Get Free Oman Visa? Do You Know The Effects Of Too Much Bad News To Your Body? Authorized Travel Agency To Process Temporary Visa Bound to South Korea Who Can Skip Online Appointment And Use The DFA Courtesy Lane For Passport Processing? P200-Subsidy To Minimum Wage Earners Nationwide— DOLE 80,000 Filipino Seafarers at the Brink Of Losing Jobs? Complete List Of Contacts For OFWs In The UAE Leptospirosis Awareness, Causes And Prevention Visa-Free entry For Filipinos In Taiwan, Extended Until 2019](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtcvr1BRTtUYlYu_JwUgPWpu-xuGUHY9E2XgsRJGy3S0JocE6CkFVQ3cgu998CE4sTGcU_gRVLGZw4s8QUck3cVOgR8ThCtQmubSxYk5itbekCQFgLw_3Kr2GTZ3gEnX7yMFBUw/s640/%2523%2523%2523%2523%2523%2523%2523%2523%2523%2523%2523%2523%2523.png)
DepEd said that the limited assignment policy brings a positive result to the students. DepEd Usec. Anne Sevilla said that education has to be holistic because the children also need time for self-care as a part of their personal development.
However, a group of private schools disagrees with it saying that it is more important that children have assignments during weekends.