Do students learn better from teachers who look like them?

Studies show that students do, indeed, benefit from teachers who look like them. Black students who have even one black teacher by third grade are 13 percent more likely to enroll in college, according to research from Johns Hopkins University and American University.

Why teachers think homework is important?

Homework teaches students to work independently and develop self-discipline. Homework encourages students to take initiative and responsibility for completing a task. Homework allows parents to have an active role in their child’s education and helps them to evaluate their child’s progress.

What does research say about homework?

The amount of homework completed by students seems to be more positively associated with student achievement than the amount of homework assigned by teachers. Some research has shown that students who spend more time on homework score higher on measures of achievement and attitude.

How much screen time should a 11 year old have?

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Screen Time Guidelines For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended no more than two hours of screen time for children and teenagers, and absolutely no screen time for children under 2.