GMA Logo

  • COVID-19 Full Coverage
  • Cover Stories
  • Ulat Filipino
  • Special Reports
  • Personal Finance
  • Other sports
  • Pinoy Achievers
  • Immigration Guide
  • Science and Research
  • Technology, Gadgets and Gaming
  • Chika Minute
  • Showbiz Abroad
  • Family and Relationships
  • Art and Culture
  • Health and Wellness
  • Shopping and Fashion
  • Hobbies and Activities
  • News Hardcore
  • Walang Pasok
  • Transportation
  • Missing Persons
  • Community Bulletin Board
  • GMA Public Affairs
  • State of the Nation
  • Unang Balita
  • Balitanghali
  • News TV Live

My Stream

DepEd to issue guidelines regulating weekday homework of students

Ahead of the passage of a law, the Department of Education (DepEd) will issue a directive regulating the giving of homework to students during weekdays, Secretary Leonor Briones told GMA News Online.

Briones said the directive will contain guidelines including the number of homework that will be assigned, the subjects to be included and the students who will be covered by the policy.

The directive will also reiterate DepEd Memorandum No. 392 (series of 2010)  that prohibits homework or assignments 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.”

Briones said the directive is being finalized for her signature.

“Right now, we are discouraging homework during weekends, but we need to issue a new directive, pending the approval of the bills, that will regulate or limit the homework given on weekdays,” she said.

“In principle, I am supportive of the pending bills in Congress because the final test of the pudding is not really on the homework, we cannot prove the effectiveness of our educational system through homework,” the Education chief added.

There are no guarantees that the kids themselves do the homework, Briones said.

“We know that in a number of cases it is the mother or father, lolo or lola, the tutors or even the yayas who accomplish these homework, so yung output na sina-submit sa school ay hindi output ng bata,” she said.

What should be encouraged within the classrooms is more time for discussions to hone the analytical thinking and assessment of students.

“Data changes, so we can’t always ask them to memorize information and figures.  What we should do is teach them discernment and analytical thinking,” Briones said.

Several bills seeking to implement a “no-homework” policy among kindergarten to Grade 12 students are up for deliberation at the Senate and the House of Representatives.

In House Bill 3611, Deputy Speaker and Sorsogon Representative Evelina Escudero also seeks to compel schools and teachers to implement a "more holistic and effective pedagogy" by conducting all lessons and activities in school.

Apart from a no-homework policy, House Bill 3611 also proposes that all kindergarden and Grade 6 students will deposit and leave their textbooks in school. No textbook will be brought home to "prevent the adverse effects" of carrying heavy bags to-and-from schools. —KBK, GMA News

DepEd drafting additional guidelines on homework policy

By Merlina Hernando-Malipot 

The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is currently drafting additional guidelines on students’ homework policy in the wake of proposal to pass a law on “no-homework” policy.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones (DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN)

Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that additional guidelines “will soon be issued” by the DepEd to have a “clearer understanding” of its existing policy.

Briones said the additional guidelines will be more precise on whatever homework teachers might impose during weekdays and on what subjects.

“The existing policy is no homework on weekends,” said Briones in a recent press conference. However, homework is still allowed on weekdays.

Despite this policy, she said DepEd is “also encouraging our teachers to limit the homework during weekdays, especially on particular subjects.”

Under current guidelines, as stated in DepEd Memo No. 392 s. of 2010 issued by former Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro, “no homework/assignments shall be given on 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.” It the same memo, teachers were also “advised to limit the giving of homework/assignments to a reasonable quantity to give their pupils ample time to rest and relax at home for the rest of the day.”

The DepEd has already expressed support to the “no-homework” bills proposed by legislators. “By ensuring that they complete all assignments and projects in school, the no-homework policy enables our learners to find balance between their academic development and personal growth by having ample time for enjoyable activities with family,” DepEd said.

But Briones said there are also other issues to be considered when it comes to the “no-homework” policy. “We have to look at the Philippine practice of homework and have a clear idea of the homework practice in both public and private schools,” she said.

Citing various research works, DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction Diosdado San Antonio said younger pupils “should have lesser homework” compared to older students.

“The literature is saying that younger kids should have less and the kids in the higher grades like senior high school may be given more homework,” he added. This will be included in the guidelines the agency will release, he said.

  • Be a Sponsor
  • Feature my Business

WOWBatangas.com Your Source of Great News and Stories from the Province of Batangas, Philippines

  • Check out Batangas Province's Latest COVID19 Update here

DepEd Memo No.392: No Assignment on Weekends

Publisher September 22, 2010 Leave a comment 36,898 Views

Related Articles

no assignment on friday policy

Miss Lipa Tourism 2024 Bares Candidates at Solano Hotel

18 hours ago

no assignment on friday policy

Soaring Heights: Cabas Captures Beauty of Batangas

no assignment on friday policy

“Kung nasan ang sining, nando’n ang tunay na pag-ibig at kaluluwa ng isang bayan”- Epistola

Department of Education issued Memorandum No. 392 which orders teachers not to give homeworks on Fridays for the students to have quality time with their families on weekends.

DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro justified the said memorandum as it will allow pupils to enjoy their weekends by playing with their friends and have bonding moments with their parents and other members of the family.

Do you still remember how our teachers give too much homeworks at the end of every week? Rationale: you have the rest of Saturday and Sunday to work on it. The result: lack of time to have enough quality rest off from school works.

Weekends are intended for relaxation, for longer hours of sleep or for keeping awake, for recreation, for anything you want to do other than your school or office tasks. Saturdays and Sundays are the days of the week where we try to find a life afar from books and documents, from stress and pressures.

Pupils should not be deprived of a happy childhood. But bonding moments can be done anytime, anywhere, right? Maybe what’s better is for teachers to give homeworks which are manageable for these kiddos. Those which they can finish in a short period of time without sacrificing the hours that could’ve been spent for rest or playtime.

It’s all about proper time management. Don’t you think? 🙂

About Publisher

' src=

Batanguena Tops PNPA Class of 2024

Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Cadet Ma. Camille Cabasis, a local of Lian, Batangas, was …

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

DepEd Tambayan - Teachers and Student Resources

DepEd: No Homework or Assignments during weekends

DepEd Memo 392 mandates school teachers not to give assignments or any form of homework during weekends. This controversial memorandum has drawn flak from the public school educators.

Signed by Education Secretary Armin Luistro advised teachers to limit giving of homework and assignments. This is to give children the chance to have more quality time with their parents and loved ones. The can relax and rest at home for the rest of the weekends.

He added that children must not be burdened with the thought of doing lots of homework. They must enjoy their childhood.

This is contrary to the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition’s point of view. According to TDC’s president Benjo Basas, the memorandum is unnecessary. It actually violates the educators’ academic freedom to give the students the best education.

He said that as educators, they know the capacity of their students and how long it will take to finish their homework. It is to help them develop self-discipline and not make their lives harder. Students can learn time management and become responsible.

Furthermore, he said that teachers give more homework on Fridays because they have more free time during the weekends. Parents can even use homework to spend quality time with their kids. He explained that there are two main purposes for assignments: to review previews lessons or to get ready for a new one.

GUIDELINES ON GIVING HOMEWORK OR ASSIGNMENTS TO ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PUPILS

No homework or Assignments during weekends

Director of the DepEd Bureau of Elementary Education, Yolanda Quijano admitted that the memorandum was signed in after they have received complaints from a number of parents about teachers who were giving too much homework. It is a part of the initiative to make schools child-friendly.

She further added that they want kids to enjoy their time. Study time should be a habit and must not be strictly required during the weekends. Homework can bring opposite effect to the good education. Source

RELATED ARTICLES MORE FROM AUTHOR

 width=

DepEd is hiring 9,650 teachers this year

Senators press deped to resume face-to-face classes, globe prepares top achievers private school inc. for the new normal of digital learning.

DepEd Tambayan - Teachers and Student Resources

EVEN MORE NEWS

 width=

Globe prepares Top Achievers Private School Inc. for the new normal...

Popular category.

  • Students 98
  • Teachers 50
  • Government 45
  • Elementary 31
  • Toggle Accessibility Statement
  • Skip to Main Content

September 16, 2010 DM 392, s. 2010 – Guidelines On Giving Homework Or Assignments To All Public Elementary School Pupils

DM_s2010_392

De educatione meridie

THE SUSPENSION OF HOMEWORK IN THE PHILIPPINES

  • Temps de lecture : 16 min de lecture
  • Auteur/autrice de la publication : education_south
  • Publication publiée : 2 juin 2022
  • Post category: Pédagogie
  • Commentaires de la publication : 3 commentaires

Partager Partager ce contenu

  • Ouvrir dans une autre fenêtre X
  • Ouvrir dans une autre fenêtre Facebook
  • Ouvrir dans une autre fenêtre WhatsApp
  • Ouvrir dans une autre fenêtre LinkedIn

By Joreen Domingo Varly

To the 29 000+ Filipino readers/viewers over the past 3 months, Maraming Salamat po!

INTRODUCTION

Homework or homework assignment has been an inevitable part of a pupils’ academic journey. An academic task that includes a period of reading, writing that has to be completed, textbook exercises to answer, Mathematics problems to be solved, some information to review for the previous or next lesson, and some activities to practice skills.

The primary purpose of giving a homework is to reinforce and increase pupils’ knowledge and improve their learning abilities. This will encourage pupils to engage in active learning. This also promotes a pupil-parent communication and collaboration between pupils.

 But many schools are rethinking homework, some have cut down on the amount they give each week, and others no longer allow weekend assignments. Some have eliminated homework entirely.

Filipino pupils

Source : OECD (2014)

THE PHILIPPINES’ Suspension of Homework

In September 2010, a memorandum from the Department of education was circulated (and passed on to all the bureau directors, regional directors, school division/city superintendents and Heads of Public elementary school). The   Deped Memorandum No.392 S.2010 highlights the suspension of homework during the weekend. This is to address the concern of parents regarding the amount of time the pupils consume in accomplishing their homework, instead of having an enjoyable and quality time with their family. This memorandum also intends to ease the pupils’ burden about the thought of doing plenty of homework.

In August 2019, the 118 th Congress – Senate Bill No. 966 (authored by Senator Grace Poe) or the proposed “No Homework Law” has been filed. This is a senate bill banning teachers from giving homework to students from kinder to Grade 12 on weekends.

The bill stated that all primary and secondary schools in the country shall not allow teachers to give any network or assignments to students. Under the proposed measure, teachers may only assign homework to students on weekends provided that it be minimal and will not require more than four hours to be completed.  The policy will be applied on both public and private schools.

“Further, it looked at homework hours around the world and found that there wasn’t much of a connection between how much homework students of a particular country do and how well their students score on tests” , the bill read.

Citing a 2014 study from the OECD based on PISA data, the senator noted that additional time spent on homework has a negligible impact on the performance of students after around four hours of homework in a week.  In OECD countries, for example, advantaged students spend 5.7 hours per week doing homework, on average, while disadvantaged students spend an average of 4.1 hours per week.

No homework policy

The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed its support on this filed bill of “No homework policy” saying that it would help learners find balance between personal and academic growth. Since they had been advocating for an all-inclusive learning regime for Filipino students, to include out of the classroom schooling, a policy that will, in effect, restrict teachers from giving homework to students from kindergarten to Grade 12. In hopes that the concept will enable Filipino learners “to find balance between their academic development and personal growth by having ample time for enjoyable activities with family.”

Up to this date, the proposed bill is not yet approved. Apparently, there is need to be circumspect and judicious. The DepEd memorandum of 2010 is still the ruling guideline on giving homework to pupils.

A pupil doing his homework after school.

Summary of pros and cons of homework

Let’s look into the summary of homework’s pros and cons:

Source : Joreen Domingo-Varly

NEWS : SEAMEO Secretariat and the Department of Education, Philippines commit to the next phase of SEA-PLM Programme

The SEAMEO Secretariat Director, Dr Ethel Agnes Pascua-Valenzuela, and the Secretary of Education, Philippines, H E Dr Leonor Magtolis Briones, signed the Memorandum of Understanding to spearhead the implementation of activities under the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) 5-Year Strategic Plan, including the SEA-PLM 2024 Survey. The MoU signing ceremony took place in the Office of the Secretary Building at the Department of Education in Manila on Monday, 02 May 2022.

no assignment on friday policy

L’épaisseur des temps d’apprentissage

The teaching and learning of mathematics in ghana primary education, l’enseignement multilingue : les réalités d’un environnement pédagogique dynamique, cet article a 3 commentaires.

' src=

Félicitations à Joreen d’évoquer un problème en émergence dans les pays africains. Au Cameroun où je passe la majorité de mes observations, le problème de” saturation des activités intellectuelle” gagne du terrain, encouragé par cette frénésie de faire avancer les enfants sans respecter le rythme bio-physiologique des enfants. Tenez par exemple, les congés c’est à partir du 10 juin au primaire. Immédiatement, les “saturalistes” ont déjà programmé des cours de rattrapage pour le mois de juillet. Quand est-ce que le cerveau de ces enfants va se reposer? Commençons à mener des réflexions dans ce sens. Châpeau Joreen/

' src=

Thanks! Actually I’ve been looking if it has been approved or not yet, then I saw you blog. I know the Finnish almost 100% do not give homework. As a math teacher, in my class, I started not giving them homework (years before the pandemic) even though the bill has not been passed yet.

Pierre Varly

https://news.yahoo.com/theres-only-far-them-why-123134730.html

Leave a Reply Annuler la réponse.

  • Coopération internationale
  • Enseignants
  • Environnement
  • Faits et chiffres
  • Institutions scolaires
  • Méthodologie
  • Nouvelles technologies
  • Santé et COVID-19
  • Infographies, images libres et data visualisation
  • ONGS et coalitions éducation
  • Outils et logiciels libres
  • Programmes d’évaluations des acquis
  • Sites et blogs institutionnels
  • Sites personnels ou privés
  • Syndicats d’enseignants et du personnel de l’éducation
  • L’ASSOCIATION
  • À PROPOS DU BLOG

no assignment on friday policy

Après dix ans de production sans cesse, notre blog est maintenaint en travaux . Plus de contenus et une nouvelle mise en page vous attendent à partir de septembre.

After ten years of continuous publications, our blog is now under construction . More content and a new layout await you starting this September.

En savoir plus sur De educatione meridie

Abonnez-vous pour poursuivre la lecture et avoir accès à l’ensemble des archives.

Saisissez votre adresse e-mail…

Abonnez-vous

Continue reading

MergedAnalytics Tracking Image - NoScript

801-434-8900

  • Jul 29, 2022

No Meeting Fridays: Top Benefits & Implementation Tips

no assignment on friday policy

It's easy to get caught up in a never-ending cycle of meetings. But what if there was a way to break out of the meeting grind and boost productivity at the same time? That's where the concept of no meeting Fridays comes into play.

No meeting Fridays are exactly what they sound like: a day where employees are not allowed to schedule any meetings (although this can be applied both on an individual or company-wide basis). This simple change can have a big impact on both individual and team productivity, and it gives employees the opportunity to focus on their work without having to worry about attending mandatory meetings.

Let’s break down the top benefits of no meeting Fridays and give some advice on how to implement this concept within your team.

The primary benefits of no meeting Fridays

It's a universal truth that meetings are the bane of most peoples' work lives. They often seem to drag on forever, without accomplishing much. In fact, a study by the Harvard Business Review found that the average worker spends 31 hours each month in unproductive meetings.

Too many meetings can quickly become a drain on productivity. Constantly stopping and starting work can make it difficult to maintain focus, and sitting in endless meetings can lead to fatigue and “zombie-like” states.

In addition, meetings often emphasize verbal communication, which can be draining for introverts or those who prefer to communicate in writing. As a result, it’s important to strike a balance when scheduling meetings. Too few meetings can lead to lost opportunities for collaboration, but too many meetings can be just as harmful to productivity.

For these reasons, more and more companies are adopting "no meeting Fridays." But in what specific ways can a ‘no meeting Friday’ help your team?

No interruptions: No meeting Fridays offer employees a much-need break from the constant interruptions of their daily workflow. They can reserve larger or more difficult projects for Fridays, and give these projects the attention, creativity, and brain power they really require.

Better Use Of Time: No meeting Fridays typically encourage people to be more strategic about when they do hold meetings, leading to a more productive and efficient use of everyone's time.

Work Life Balance: With so many meetings throughout the week, it can be difficult to find the time to actually work – which means your work life will likely trickle into your home life. No meeting Fridays can help to promote better work-life balance by giving employees some much-needed time back in their week.

Improved Decision Making: Excessive meetings can lead to increased stress levels and decision fatigue. When workers are bombarded with too many decisions, they often have trouble making even simple choices. With no meeting Fridays, team members can leverage their newfound alone time to think on decisions and become more strategic overall.

Related Content: What is a floating day off?

How to start ‘no meeting Fridays’ in your company

Implementing a "no meeting Friday" policy in your company is a great way to encourage employees to use their time more efficiently and be more productive. However, it can be a hurdle at first – especially if there are specific department heads that don’t want to get behind it or don’t understand the need for it. Nonetheless, it’s not a lost cause. Here are a few tips on how to get started:

Talk to your team and get buy-in. It's important that everyone is on board with the plan before you start implementing a no meeting Friday policy. Get candid responses from your team, and try to understand what the overall feeling on the idea is. They’ll likely embrace it with open arms, but it’s important to figure out where potential hiccups could arise.

Set some guidelines. Decide which types of meetings are absolutely essential and which can be done away with.

Encourage employees to use their time wisely. Let them know that they should use Fridays as a day to catch up on work, complete projects, or brainstorm new ideas.

Be flexible. If there's a week where a meeting is absolutely necessary, don't hesitate to schedule it. The goal is to reduce the number of meetings, not eliminate them altogether.

Make adjustments as needed. There will likely be occasions that pop up where certain individuals or even clients are not respecting or adhering to your no meeting Fridays. Handle these situations with care, and take the opportunity to educate and inform.

​​Talk to HR. Work with your HR department to get the policy officially in place and documentation created around it.

Related Content: Pros and cons of the 32-hour workweek

Additional tips on how to be more selective with work meetings

Too often, our calendars are filled with meetings that could have easily been an email. As a result, they suck up all the time you could have used to be truly productive. In order to be more selective with the meetings you take, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Consider if the meeting is absolutely necessary. If there are only a few key points to discuss, it might be more efficient to send out a meeting agenda in advance. Upon doing so, ask that everyone come prepared to discuss those specific topics. This way, the meeting can be more focused and concise. If there are multiple people who need to be in attendance, make sure that there is a clear purpose for the meeting and that everyone who attends will be able to contribute to the discussion. By being more mindful of the meetings we schedule, we can save time and boost productivity.

Try to limit the number of people who attend each meeting. Large groups can often be inefficient, and it can be more difficult to stay on track when there are too many voices in the room. By being more selective with who attends meetings, you'll be able to make better use of your time and energy, and get more done overall.

Stick to the agenda. You already went through the work of creating an agenda, so make sure you actually stick to the agenda. Keep the meeting on track and limit side conversations and topics.

End the meeting on time. Be respectful of your time and everyone else’s time by enforcing a strict hard stop to the meeting. Make sure everyone is aware of this hard stop, so they all understand how important it is to stick to the core topic of the meeting.

End the meeting with a clear action plan. You’ll also want to assign specific tasks to individuals, so everyone knows what to do moving forward.

Interested in more meeting tips and tricks? Check out 10 great questions for skip level meetings .
  • Employee Mangement

Recent Posts

How to Handle Employees Calling In Sick When Denied Vacation

10 Great Questions for Skip Level Meetings

How To Handle Employees Who Think They Are the Boss

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .

Bill aims to give students ‘no homework’ weekends

Student with pencil and notebook, closeup of hands. STORY: Bill aims to give students ‘no homework’ weekends

INQUIRER.net stock images

MANILA, Philippines — Saying children are “overworked” with 10 hours spent at school on weekdays, Tutok to Win Rep. Sam Versoza has filed House Bill No. 8243 — the proposed “No Homework Law” — to stop teachers from giving homework to elementary and high school students during weekends so as to allow students to “rest and recharge.”

A 2010 Department of Education memorandum circular advised teachers to limit the giving of homework to public elementary school students to a reasonable quantity on weekdays, while no homework is to be given on weekends. HB 8243 sought to institutionalize this for all elementary and high schools across the country.

Since the 17th Congress (2016-2019), lawmakers have tried to institute a no homework policy on weekends, but such measures remained pending before the House basic education and culture committee.

Versoza, in a privilege speech on Monday, said students work extra hours to accomplish their homework. In some instances, parents themselves would finish their children’s tasks.

“The Filipino youth are overworked and yet the Philippines is trailing behind other countries,” Versoza said in his privilege speech.

He cited recent reports that the average intelligence quotient (IQ) of Filipinos was 81.64, while the global average IQ was 100. The Philippines ranked 111th out of 200 countries in terms of average IQ.

“This is alarming and proves that the Philippines is in the middle of an educational crisis. If the system is not working, let us improve the system,” Versoza said.

He noted that Finland, China, South Korea, Japan, and other progressive nations already cut back on giving homework to students and that the Philippines should consider this as well.

Versoza said an hour of homework a day was “sufficient to achieve satisfactory results” and that increasing the number of hours for homework “may cause stress to students and their families.”

The lawmaker also pointed to the disparity between the rich and poor in completing school tasks.

“Kids from wealthier homes are more likely to have resources such as computers, internet connection, dedicated areas to do schoolwork, and parents who tend to be more educated and more available to help them with their homework,” Versoza said.

On the other hand, children from disadvantaged homes are more likely to take on after-school jobs, be at home without parents’ supervision, or take care of siblings instead of doing homework.

He also cited data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, which showed that the Philippines had the highest dropout rate among Southeast Asian countries, with a lack of interest in school as one of the reasons cited.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

“This only shows that school is not fun anymore,” Versoza said.

RELATED STORIES

Deped to issue ‘more precise’ guidelines on students’ homework policy, homework ban to promote ‘holistic approach’ among families — solon, deped: no-homework plan to help students attain school-life balance.

News that matters

Disclaimer: Comments do not represent the views of INQUIRER.net. We reserve the right to exclude comments which are inconsistent with our editorial standards. FULL DISCLAIMER

© copyright 1997-2024 inquirer.net | all rights reserved.

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To find out more, please click this link.

  • Share full article

For more audio journalism and storytelling, download New York Times Audio , a new iOS app available for news subscribers.

The Daily logo

  • May 10, 2024   •   27:42 Stormy Daniels Takes the Stand
  • May 9, 2024   •   34:42 One Strongman, One Billion Voters, and the Future of India
  • May 8, 2024   •   28:28 A Plan to Remake the Middle East
  • May 7, 2024   •   27:43 How Changing Ocean Temperatures Could Upend Life on Earth
  • May 6, 2024   •   29:23 R.F.K. Jr.’s Battle to Get on the Ballot
  • May 3, 2024   •   25:33 The Protesters and the President
  • May 2, 2024   •   29:13 Biden Loosens Up on Weed
  • May 1, 2024   •   35:16 The New Abortion Fight Before the Supreme Court
  • April 30, 2024   •   27:40 The Secret Push That Could Ban TikTok
  • April 29, 2024   •   47:53 Trump 2.0: What a Second Trump Presidency Would Bring
  • April 26, 2024   •   21:50 Harvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out
  • April 25, 2024   •   40:33 The Crackdown on Student Protesters

Stormy Daniels Takes the Stand

The porn star testified for eight hours at donald trump’s hush-money trial. this is how it went..

Hosted by Michael Barbaro

Featuring Jonah E. Bromwich

Produced by Olivia Natt and Michael Simon Johnson

Edited by Lexie Diao

With Paige Cowett

Original music by Will Reid and Marion Lozano

Engineered by Alyssa Moxley

Listen and follow The Daily Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube

This episode contains descriptions of an alleged sexual liaison.

What happened when Stormy Daniels took the stand for eight hours in the first criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump?

Jonah Bromwich, one of the lead reporters covering the trial for The Times, was in the room.

On today’s episode

no assignment on friday policy

Jonah E. Bromwich , who covers criminal justice in New York for The New York Times.

A woman is walking down some stairs. She is wearing a black suit. Behind her stands a man wearing a uniform.

Background reading

In a second day of cross-examination, Stormy Daniels resisted the implication she had tried to shake down Donald J. Trump by selling her story of a sexual liaison.

Here are six takeaways from Ms. Daniels’s earlier testimony.

There are a lot of ways to listen to The Daily. Here’s how.

We aim to make transcripts available the next workday after an episode’s publication. You can find them at the top of the page.

The Daily is made by Rachel Quester, Lynsea Garrison, Clare Toeniskoetter, Paige Cowett, Michael Simon Johnson, Brad Fisher, Chris Wood, Jessica Cheung, Stella Tan, Alexandra Leigh Young, Lisa Chow, Eric Krupke, Marc Georges, Luke Vander Ploeg, M.J. Davis Lin, Dan Powell, Sydney Harper, Mike Benoist, Liz O. Baylen, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Rachelle Bonja, Diana Nguyen, Marion Lozano, Corey Schreppel, Rob Szypko, Elisheba Ittoop, Mooj Zadie, Patricia Willens, Rowan Niemisto, Jody Becker, Rikki Novetsky, John Ketchum, Nina Feldman, Will Reid, Carlos Prieto, Ben Calhoun, Susan Lee, Lexie Diao, Mary Wilson, Alex Stern, Dan Farrell, Sophia Lanman, Shannon Lin, Diane Wong, Devon Taylor, Alyssa Moxley, Summer Thomad, Olivia Natt, Daniel Ramirez and Brendan Klinkenberg.

Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk of Wonderly. Special thanks to Sam Dolnick, Paula Szuchman, Lisa Tobin, Larissa Anderson, Julia Simon, Sofia Milan, Mahima Chablani, Elizabeth Davis-Moorer, Jeffrey Miranda, Renan Borelli, Maddy Masiello, Isabella Anderson and Nina Lassam.

Jonah E. Bromwich covers criminal justice in New York, with a focus on the Manhattan district attorney’s office and state criminal courts in Manhattan. More about Jonah E. Bromwich

Advertisement

COMMENTS

  1. Statement on the no-homework policy bills

    PASIG CITY, August 28, 2019 - With its issuance of the "Guidelines on Giving Homework or Assignment to All Public Elementary School Pupils," otherwise known as DepEd Memorandum No. 392, series 2010, the Department of Education (DepEd) reiterates its commitment to the holistic development of learners inside and outside the classroom. The ...

  2. DepEd to issue 'more precise' guidelines on students' homework policy

    Several measures proposing a no-homework policy were filed at the House of Representatives and the Senate. Deputy Speaker Evelina Escudero's bill wants to eliminate homework and limit school ...

  3. DepEd Guidelines on Giving Homework or Assignments to All Public

    DepEd Memorandum No. 392, s. 2010. GUIDELINES ON GIVING HOMEWORK OR ASSIGNMENTS TO ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PUPILS. To: Bureau Directors Regional Directors Schools Division/City Superintendents Heads, Public Elementary Schools. 1. Homework or assignments have been part of the pupils' lives in their schooling.

  4. DepEd: No-homework plan to help students attain school-life balance

    DepEd in a statement Wednesday cited Memorandum No. 392 issued in 2010, which advised teachers to limit assignments to a "reasonable quantity" and eliminating it during the weekends. "The ...

  5. DepEd to issue guidelines regulating weekday homework of students

    The directive will also reiterate DepEd Memorandum No. 392 (series of 2010) that prohibits homework or assignments 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.". Briones said the directive is being finalized for her signature.

  6. 'No homework' policy for elementary, junior high: Revilla

    Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. (File photo) MANILA - Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. has filed a measure seeking a no-homework policy in elementary and junior high school, saying take-home assignments lower the productivity and attitude of learners toward education, which in turn leads to more dropout rates and lesser grades.. Under Senate Bill No 1792 or the "No Homework Act of 2023 ...

  7. DepEd drafting additional guidelines on homework policy

    "The existing policy is no homework on weekends," said Briones in a recent press conference. However, homework is still allowed on weekdays. ... Under current guidelines, as stated in DepEd Memo No. 392 s. of 2010 issued by former Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro, "no homework/assignments shall be given on weekends for pupils to enjoy their ...

  8. Deped Statement on the No-Homework Policy Bills

    PASIG CITY, August 28, 2019 - With its issuance of the "Guidelines on Giving Homework or Assignment to All Public Elementary School Pupils," otherwise known as DepEd Memorandum No. 392, series 2010, the Department of Education (DepEd) reiterates its commitment to the holistic development of learners inside and outside the classroom. The said issuance aims to enable learners to have more ...

  9. PDF Republic of the

    Title: C:\Documents and Settings\mppd-pc\My Documents\Republic of the.tif Author: mppd-pc Created Date: 9/16/2010 1:35:45 PM

  10. NO ASSIGNMENT POLICY: A BOON OR A BANE?

    In the Philippines, a "No Homework Policy" during weekends for all student levels was issued by President Rodrigo R. Duterte. This study explores the possible effect of having and not having ...

  11. Benefits of No-Homework Policy

    Two bills that propose a no-homework policy for students in kindergarten to senior high school have been submitted in the House of Representatives (HOR). House Bill No. 3883 seeks to prohibit teachers in elementary and high schools to give assignments on weekends, while House Bill No. 3611 proposes a total ban on homework for all students in kindergarten up to senior high school.

  12. 'No homework on weekends' bill filed at Senate

    MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Grace Poe has filed a bill that would prohibit teachers from giving pre-school to senior high school students homework on weekends. Poe said Senate Bill No. 966

  13. 'No-homework' policy bill filed in Senate

    MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Grace Poe filed a Senate bill banning teachers to give homework or assignments to students on weekends. The senator authored Senate Bill 966 or the proposed "No ...

  14. DepEd Memo No.392: No Assignment on Weekends

    Publisher September 22, 2010 Leave a comment 36,895 Views. Department of Education issued Memorandum No. 392 which orders teachers not to give homeworks on Fridays for the students to have quality time with their families on weekends. DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro justified the said memorandum as it will allow pupils to enjoy their weekends by ...

  15. DepEd: No Homework or Assignments during weekends

    June 25, 2018. DepEd Memo 392 mandates school teachers not to give assignments or any form of homework during weekends. This controversial memorandum has drawn flak from the public school educators. Signed by Education Secretary Armin Luistro advised teachers to limit giving of homework and assignments. This is to give children the chance to ...

  16. DepEd backs 'no homework' for students' bill

    MANILA-- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday expressed support to the 'no-homework policy' proposed by lawmakers from the House of Representatives.. In a statement, the DepEd said the policy enables learners to find balance between their academic development and personal growth by having ample time for enjoyable activities with family provided that all assignments and projects are ...

  17. September 16, 2010 DM 392, s. 2010

    FEBRUARY 19, 2024 DO 003, S. 2024 - Amendment to DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2023 (Implementing Guidelines on the School Calendar and Activities for the School Year 2023-2024) Recent DepEd Memoranda MAY 2, 2024 DM 023, S. 2024 - Conduct of the K to 12 Basic Education Program End-of-School-Year (EOSY) Rites for School Year 2023-2024

  18. The Suspension of Homework in The Philippines

    The Deped Memorandum No.392 S.2010 highlights the suspension of homework during the weekend. This is to address the concern of parents regarding the amount of time the pupils consume in accomplishing their homework, instead of having an enjoyable and quality time with their family. This memorandum also intends to ease the pupils' burden about ...

  19. (PDF) STAKEHOLDERS' PERCEPTIONS ON"NO HOMEWORK POLICY ...

    Abstract. This qualitative-phenomenologica l study determined the perceptions of stakeholders on. the No-homework policy of the Department of Education. Purposively selected stakeholders, which ...

  20. No Meeting Fridays: Top Benefits & Implementation Tips

    No meeting Fridays can help to promote better work-life balance by giving employees some much-needed time back in their week. Improved Decision Making: Excessive meetings can lead to increased stress levels and decision fatigue. When workers are bombarded with too many decisions, they often have trouble making even simple choices.

  21. Bill aims to give students 'no homework' weekends

    Since the 17th Congress (2016-2019), lawmakers have tried to institute a no homework policy on weekends, but such measures remained pending before the House basic education and culture committee.

  22. (PDF) Unveiling the parents' perceptions on no-homework policy in

    A phenomenological study focuses on. the experiences of a pers on or group in response to a phenomenon (Patton, 2002). In this study, the. phenomena of the experiences of parents concerning no ...

  23. No Assignment Policy

    No Assignment Policy - Free download as Word Doc (.doc / .docx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. EDITORIAL WRITING EXERCISE MATERIAL

  24. How Friday became a non-working day

    In total, Remit Consultancy estimated occupancy to be about 18 per cent on Fridays; by comparison, the rate hovered between 60 to 80 per cent pre-pandemic, with holidays, illness or external ...

  25. Arvind Kejriwal bail conditions: No visit to Chief Minister's office

    Arvind Kejriwal is set to be released from Delhi's Tihar Jail after the Supreme Court today granted him interim bail until June 1 to campaign in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.. While the top court said that "21 days won't make much of a difference" to the Enforcement Directorate's arguments against interim bail, it has listed strict conditions on what the Delhi Chief Minister can and cannot ...

  26. Stormy Daniels Takes the Stand

    This episode contains descriptions of an alleged sexual liaison. What happened when Stormy Daniels took the stand for eight hours in the first criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump?

  27. GEN-Z ACCOUNTANTS: Redefining Traditional Accounting Practices

    Join us at 6 PM (WAT) this Thursday May 9, 2024, as our distinguish guest will be discussing the topic: GEN-Z ACCOUNTANTS: Redefining Traditional...