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Homework

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The Case for More School Days: The data comparing education systems worldwide has led some Americans to favor an increased school year. States, teachers, and many parents oppose the change. This article puts forth the view that complacency must give way to an examination of time-efficient learning. Americans may indeed suffer from a time-in-school deficit.(NOTE: requires paid registration)

Parents Stressed by Homework. Many believe there's not enough time for schoolkids to be kids: While most educators agree homework is a valuable learning tool, many schools do not have a homework policy. This leaves teachers free to assign as much as they want. In this article, harried parents are questioning the amount of homework, and worry about student burnout.

Parents: Too much homework: Schoolchildren, especially grade-schoolers and middle-schoolers, face homework loads that are heavier than ever. Achievement-oriented parents pressure schools for more homework, and although some fear a backlash, most parents go along with this trend.

History of Homework: Homework, up until the 1940s, was limited primarily to high school. This article explores the evolution of the modern climate favoring more homework for students of all ages. The causes include progressive education and parent fears that American students might lag behind schoolchildren from other countries.

Here's how harried parents, hassled kids can conquer Homework Hill: With kids bringing home more homework than ever, parents need to adopt smart approaches so that learning continues smoothly at home. This article provides tips including creating a study friendly environment, tools for helping your child start and finish homework assignments, as well as where to find additional help in the Bay Area.