Homework: What is it Good For? Two Teacher’s Tips to Get It Done Without a Fight
Ah, homework… Every kid’s least favorite word. Two teachers give tips on getting it done without the fuss.
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Why Less Homework Doesn’t Equal Less Educated Students
If you’ve noticed that the amount of homework your child receives on a daily basis…
Banned Drugs Used by Students to “Cope With Exam Stress” Available Online
Many Chinese people will admit that the gaokao, or the national college entrance examinations, was one of…
Homework and Screens Blamed for Epidemic of Myopia In Chinese Schoolkids
We’ve written before about the potential negative impacts on children’s health of both excessive homework…
Friday Talking Point: All Homework and No Play
This week, Beijing has been hosting the Liǎnghuì, or “Two Meetings”: annual sessions of two…
Too much homework? What research tells us about the value of afterschool study
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LAYman’s Chronicles: Sometimes the Parent is the Problem
It seemed simple enough, my daughter had to write an English reading response (i.e. book…
UNIT-E: A Dream Come True: World Sleep Day
Two baggy eyes, countless deep inhalations, several cups of late-night coffee, and an imminent assignment…
Setting Up a Homework Station
Attentive kids complete their homework faster, and a well-placed and well-laid out homework station can…
Love Your Kid’s Homework: BSB Talk Stresses Need for Positive Attitude
You and your child may share the same level of enthusiasm when it comes to…