No "Everybody Loves Raymond" Until You Finish Your Homework

Damion Frye, a 9th grade teacher in Montclair, NJ has started giving parents homework. His innovative teaching strategy, designed to foster interaction and conversation about school materials between parents and children, has met with some resistance. Strangely enough, parents are not necessarily thrilled about the idea of a return to their high school days; at least, not to this part, particularly.

For the most part, though, the response has been positive. Frye allows the parents to post the homework assignments on a blog he has created. Many of the parents have noted that since they are more familiar with the material their children are learning, they are better able to discuss it with their children.

Frye's unorthodoxy has also drawn attention from some education specialists. While none have come out so far in direct support, the general consensus seems to be very positive. Several are waiting for the jury to come in; that is to say, are interested in whether the children in these classes actually perform any better than their counterparts.