In the first grade, learning is conducted without homework (the… (домашний · задание · класс)
In the first grade, learning is conducted without homework (the position regarding the total volume of homework across all subjects for first graders lasting one hour has been excluded),"—it says in the document. The Russian Ministry of Education and Science has cancelled homework for first-grade students.
Consensus
- The Ministry of Education of Russia has decided to completely eliminate homework for first-grade students starting from the 2026/2027 academic year.
- The change will take effect on September 1, 2026.
- Previous methodological recommendations allowed up to one hour of daily homework for first graders, which was to be introduced gradually.
- The new policy removes any reference to a permissible total volume of homework for the first grade.
Points of divergence
- The Ministry of Education's decision is based on a document that explicitly states learning for first graders will now be conducted without any homework, and it references the exclusion of the cumulative workload clause from relevant provisions. — vesti
- The change was communicated via an official letter from the Ministry of Education, which specifically prohibits assigning homework to first-grade students entirely. — m24
Coverage (5 sources)
- Homework will be abolished for first graders starting in September — Коммерсантъ
- Ministry of Education cancels homework for first graders starting September 1 — Вечерняя Москва
- Homework for first graders will be abolished starting September 1 — Ведомости
- Russian first graders are exempted from homework — Вести
- Russian Ministry of Education Canceled Homework for First Graders — Москва 24