Don't overload kids with homework at Xmas - minister

(ANSA) - Rome, December 10 - Education Minister Marco Bussetti said Monday that he will send out a circular letter in the next few days telling schools and teachers not to overload children with homework during the Christmas holidays. "I'd like to raise the awareness of the teachers and schools about a time of rest for students and families, so that the homework for the Christmas holidays is reduced," Bussetti said during a meeting with Italy's watchdog for children's rights.
    "Homework weighs on family commitments and so I'd like to give a signal.
    "I'm thinking of these festive days and the children and their families wanting to spend them together".