VIDEO: No Homework Over Break At RHS [Poll]

Close your eyes, Tiger Moms, you may not want to see this. In response to with activities, sports, school work and studying, Ridgewood High School last year became one of the first schools in the nation to pilot a policy of not giving homework out over winter break.

The – and welcomed filmmaker Vicky Abeles – and has been included in a recent video documenting the progress of the "End The Race Homework Pledge" at RHS.

Jack Lorenz, teacher Barbara Baker, several parents and students say on the video the pledge has helped with students' well-being.

Finding balance between continued academic strength and quality of life among students is certainly no perfect science, especially given the competitiveness in getting into top colleges.

Is the high school creating a prudent policy in giving kids a reprieve from their grueling schedules? Or does the move represent a relaxing of standards?

Take our poll and let us know your thoughts. Glen Rock residents – would you like to see this policy come to borough schools?