Jane Hsu , the principal of Manhattan-based P.S . The school has been a source of controversy in recent years because it is one of only two schools that don't require students to take standardized tests and instead focuses on teaching them how to think critically. She suggested that pupils ' time would be better spent pursuing other , more enjoyable activities , such as watching TV or playing video games .
Jane Hsu , the principal of Manhattan-based P.S . 116 , informed parents last month that children would no longer be assigned any homework . She suggested that pupils ' time would be better spent pursuing other , more enjoyable activities , such as watching TV or playing video games .