In search of the benefit of homework
The debate about homework is growing heated in education circles. With more and more demands being placed on teachers, students, and educational leaders, homework can provide valuable practice…
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At elite schools, easing up a bit on homework
It was the kind of memo that high school students would dream of getting, if they dreamed in memos, the New York Times reports.
Los Angeles school district suspends homework limit policy
A new policy that caps homework as a percentage of a student's overall grade has been suspended, the Huffington Post reports.
School’s out as districts weigh lightening homework loads
School districts from coast to coast are weighing the elimination of homework on weekends and holidays, part of a move by educators to rein in student workloads, Reuters…