Oregon Schools: Free Time on Screens for Fast Finishers
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Oregons Middle School Policy: Free Time on Screens for Quick Finishers
Parents and educators debate the use of free screen time for students who finish assignments early, questioning if it counts towards the states required instructional hours. Oregon law states that any time under a licensed teachers supervision counts as instructional time, regardless of the activitys depth. Teachers use this free time as a management tool, offering wholesome options to maintain order and prevent overworking fast finishers. Critics from stricter educational backgrounds struggle to understand this modern approach, but experts confirm that these practices legally add up to the required hours.
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