There are longstanding debates surrounding homework: when it is beneficial to learning and understanding, and how much time should students spend on it. In an informal Education Week LinkedIn Poll ...

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He's no longer a kid, but he's not quite a teen, so finding a gift for a 12-year-old boy can be tricky. At this point, he probably has a grasp on what he loves and enjoys doing in his free time. Maybe ...