Homework. The word alone can instill a feeling of dread in parents and children alike. But for children who have learning differences, hours upon hours of daily homework can be even more damaging – adversely affecting the household in multiple and unexpected ways. In this episode, we learn about Lawrence School's research-based homework philosophy and explore how it empowers students and families to win the war on homework.

Lawrence School's Homework Policy

THE RESEARCH ON HOMEWORK

• "Homework Hurts High-Achieving Students, Study Says", The Washington Post; March 13, 2014
• "Stanford Research Shows Pitfalls of Homework", Standford News; March 10, 2014
• "How Does Homework Affect Students: The Good & The Bad", Oxford Learning; October 4, 2016