Homework: What A Dumb Idea
Lauren Hanson, Lauren Vana, Kayleen Mourey, Connor Zumbrenne
Emotional Deficits
Learning
Time Consumption and Extracurricular Activities
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The Positives. What's So Bad
Homework has it's benefits, but w have determined too much can have serious negative effects on the human psychological and physical states. Homework, when used properly is a powerful tool, but where do we draw the line?
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