No homework policy

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"Research has been unable to prove that homework improves student performance," Texas elementary school teacher Brandy Young wrote in a letter to parents.

Two years after her no-homework policy went viral on social media, a Texas teacher stands her ground. Experts say the research backs her up.

When a teacher addresses their homework policy for the year, their expectations aren't usually met with smiling faces. But Mrs. Brandy Young isn't most

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FORT WORTH, Texas — A Texas teacher’s note to parents is going viral, thanks to a student-friendly approach to homework that seems to be going over well with parents, too. Facebook user Samantha Gallagher shared a photo of the note, which her daughter’s teacher gave students, establishing the class homework policy. “After much research this […]

Ok, so I'm totally new to this...but figured since I am trying out so many Pinterest ideas for my classroom for next year, I wanted to start blogging about them. The first idea that I have already completed and is ready is the "No Homework Binder." Definitely not my own idea, since I borrow teacher ideas all the time, but figured it would definitely be useful with the lack of homework preparation I've seen with many of my students. I'm hoping it will keep my next class more accountable for…

A teacher's note instituting a no-homework policy has gone viral. What does the science say about homework?

Homework Due: No Excuses!