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Texas teacher Brandy Young has unintentionally started a discussion on the pros and cons of homework after implementing a no-homework policy within her classroom. Her note home to parents explained that she believes after school time is better spent eating as a family, playing outside, reading and going to bed early. It quickly went viral.
We were quite curious about the “research” Ms. Young mentions in her note, and did some intense Googlin’ to explore the subject ourselves. Here, from what we’ve gathered, are the strongest arguments on both sides of the discussion.