“The student has a responsibility to the class, a specific role within the class, and a measurable effect upon the class. As such, the student’s homework ought to be as much preparation for entrance to the ensemble of the class as it is for the acquisition of specific skills.”
Dr. Brian Peterson…
An article in The Wall Street Journal late last year explains a rising trend regarding homework in schools. School districts in Connecticut, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Texas have done away with homework to various levels. Some have banned it altogether and added extra time to the school day in order…