Hello. I'm Maru, a single father.Recently, it seems my son has once again become reluctant to tackle his homework.He comes home from school and puts down his backpack. He takes a short break and has a ...
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Editor’s Note: Etta Kralovec is associate professor of teacher education and director of graduate teacher education at the University of Arizona South. She is the author of “The End of Homework,” ...
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