National Public Radio had an interesting series this week on homework. Here is the introduction on the NRP website:

"March 2003 -- Homework -- the traditional bane of a school-age child's existence -- is once again coming under fire. Some influential researchers say homework does little to improve a student's academic abilities. Others believe homework is excessive, and doing more harm than good."

If you have audio capability with your computer, you can listen to several interesting interviews about homework, including one on family stress by an expert who has changed his mind about the value of so much homework, at Homework: How Much is Too Much?

Posted by Bill at 3/13/2003 06:34:40 PM | Link