Should schools get rid of homework? Some educators are saying yes
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 05:00 UTC
- Sources: NPR News
Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, despite the decline in assigned homework. Federal data suggests that fourth and eighth grade students have seen a decrease in math homework.
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