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Teacher Ditches Homework Policy, Tells Kids To Enjoy Time With Family

GODLEY, TX (CBS) – A Texas teacher is making a big change when it comes to her students' homework.

In fact, there is no formally assigned homework for her students this year.

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Brandy Young handed out a note suggesting that families spend evenings doing activities known to improve student performance, like eat dinner as a family, read together, play, and get to bed early.

"Research has been unable to prove that homework improves performance," the note reads.

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A thrilled parent posted the note on Facebook. It's been shared more than 67,000 times.

 

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