Right now, our teachers are able to pull a report on major assignments for students in their class, to schedule their tests and papers and projects and whatnot more thoughtfully. That addresses half the equation. (Although there are numerous thoughtful suggestions for its improvement.)

But students need to be better set up to advocate for themselves. They should be able to filter by major assignment in the assignment center (is this part of the upcoming assignment center overhaul?). This would let them both prioritize their efforts and engage with teachers more proactively around their assignment load.