The Case Against Homework

When it comes to homework wars, many parents feel like they're waging a losing battle against apathy or excuse-making. But what if you happen to side with your kids about the pointlessness of their assignments?

Sara Bennett, the founder of Stop Homework and co-author of The Case Against Homework (Crown, 2006), raised hell and ultimately changed the homework policy at her daughter's school. GreatSchools talked to the lawyer turned reformer about preposterous projects and how children can learn to think for themselves.

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