Remodeling homework

Los Angeles Times by Randye Hoder | Sep. 16, 2007 (Opinion)

Harris Cooper, a Duke University psychology professor, is widely considered one of the nation's leading researchers on homework. He has found that there is no positive correlation between heavy homework loads for elementary-age students and academic achievement. "Kids burn out," he said. "Homework for young students should be short" and "lead to success without much struggle." Full Story »

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Subjects: Sci/Tech, Health, Education
Topics: Psychology, Primary School
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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Sep 16, 2007 - 9:05 AM PDT
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