More than a dozen students and parents stood outside Sacramento's William Land Elementary School before school Thursday with a unique demand. They were calling for more homework."I've had none. I'd like at least a little," said Luke Day, a sixth-grade student.His mom stressed he wasn't joking."And he despises homework," said Kristy Day.The issue is that for much of this school year, Luke's class has not had a consistent teacher, according to parents. Instead, there has a been a string of substitutes or a shuttling of students to other classrooms."It's just a slap in the face to kids. They're not getting an education," said Amy Breedlove, a William Land school parent.In response, the Sacramento City Unified School District sent a message to parents notifying them that actions are being taken to address the situation."I recognize that the past three months have been challenging for you and your child and have heard your concerns," said Ellen Lee, William Land school principal.The statement outlined:A new teacher will be in place Feb. 11.Additional academic support provided in math and writingTwo consistent substitutes named in interimAlong with the above actions, parents also are asking the school to make up for months of missed classroom instruction."Our goal is to get additional resources for these kids to catch up by the end of the school year to be at the grade level of their peers," said Kristy Day.The parents and students are also planning on demonstrating at Thursday's school board meeting.

More than a dozen students and parents stood outside Sacramento's William Land Elementary School before school Thursday with a unique demand. They were calling for more homework.

"I've had none. I'd like at least a little," said Luke Day, a sixth-grade student.


His mom stressed he wasn't joking.

"And he despises homework," said Kristy Day.

The issue is that for much of this school year, Luke's class has not had a consistent teacher, according to parents. Instead, there has a been a string of substitutes or a shuttling of students to other classrooms.

"It's just a slap in the face to kids. They're not getting an education," said Amy Breedlove, a William Land school parent.



In response, the Sacramento City Unified School District sent a message to parents notifying them that actions are being taken to address the situation.

"I recognize that the past three months have been challenging for you and your child and have heard your concerns," said Ellen Lee, William Land school principal.

The statement outlined:

A new teacher will be in place Feb. 11.

Additional academic support provided in math and writing

Two consistent substitutes named in interim

Along with the above actions, parents also are asking the school to make up for months of missed classroom instruction.

"Our goal is to get additional resources for these kids to catch up by the end of the school year to be at the grade level of their peers," said Kristy Day.

The parents and students are also planning on demonstrating at Thursday's school board meeting.