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Monday, August 11, 2008

More parents, educators question summer homework

From: ASCD SmartBrief
http://www.smartbrief.com/news/ascd/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=C0DBB067-4547-484B-A8F0-A0C52D63FF63&copyid=3DF40C00-EEE0-497C-B344-863588D6EC60&sid=4ceba3f1-a5c5-4102-9957-b0453a377bea&brief=ascd

Students who've thus far ignored their summer reading lists are starting to cram as the new school year looms, causing some parents and educators to question whether such summertime projects stress out students badly in need of a break. But proponents say summer work can stave off potential declines in scores and a slackening in study habits. Washington Post, The (08/05)

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