I hadn't heard of the documentary "Race to Nowhere" until I read Jay Matthews' blog. Apparently it raises questions about the amount of homework students do today.
I hate to comment on a movie I haven't seen, but if the film's producers are concerned about the amount of homework students are doing, please come to my school, where students won't even study for final exams.
After working in this high-poverty school for five years, it's clear to me the difference between success and failure is hard work. If only our students could see that...
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