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Leadership within education is always a challenge, but in the rapidly changing technology landscape we now work in, it seems even more daunting. I've collected some interesting reflections on educational leadership here. Enjoy!
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China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren

China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online.
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Does Homework Work?

Does Homework Work? | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it

America’s devotion to the practice stems in part from the fact that it’s what today’s parents and teachers grew up with themselves.

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Never Mind the Students; Homework Divides Parents

Never Mind the Students; Homework Divides Parents | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
At some city public schools, worksheets are out, passion projects are in, but some say the push against homework favors families with money and time.
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Parents want more of it, but is primary school homework worth fighting for?

Parents want more of it, but is primary school homework worth fighting for? | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
'If homework were a student, it would get an F.'
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Instead of banning phones at school, perhaps we should be banning homework?
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Some Schools Are Abolishing Homework In Favor Of Reading

Some Schools Are Abolishing Homework In Favor Of Reading | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
"The quality of homework assigned is so poor that simply getting kids to read replacing homework with self-selected reading was a more powerful alternative," said Professor Richard Allington. 

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GwynethJones's curator insight, August 6, 2017 4:58 PM

Less Homework & More Reading? Yes, Please!