We Have it Easy when it Comes to Homework

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Students who groan about their homework load should take note:

Compared to students in other countries, Americans receive the least amount of homework – typically less than one hour a day. That’s according to the Brown Center Report on American Education, which also notes that half of U.S. students are assigned no homework at home, even in middle and high school.

But that’s not necessarily a good thing. The more homework students complete, the greater their academic achievement, according to research conducted by Professor Steven Mc

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