A CBOS study released last week found 76 % of Polish respondents wanted compulsory homework in elementary schools, with 16 % opposed, and the poll also measured views on religious lessons and health education.
Survey Finds Strong Support for Homework
The CBOS report “Poles on Changes in Education” shows that 76 % of respondents favor reinstating mandatory homework for primary schools, while only 16 % oppose it. The study notes that support is higher among school administrators, skilled workers, public institution staff, and right‑wing individuals, each reporting around 85 % approval.
Half Favor One‑Hour Religious Lessons
According to the same survey, 54 % of Poles support limiting religious lessons to one hour per week, whereas 37 % are against the measure. The remaining 9 % have no stated opinion.
Attitudes Toward Health Education
The study found that 80 % of respondents had heard about the health education topic, but only 40 % expressed interest. Of those aware, 60 % approve of adding it to the curriculum, with 37 % offering strong support; 31 % oppose it and 9 % remain neutral.
Education Minister Responds to Homework Debate
On TVN24 in September, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka said she would consider the findings of the Institute for Educational Research when evaluating changes to homework policy. She ruled out a return to a system where children learned only in school and not at home, and warned against children spending several hours daily on homework. The ministry plans to assess the impact of non‑mandatory, non‑graded homework before the summer break, taking cubic considerations such as the eighth‑grade exit exam, parental, and teacher opinions into account.
