The Case Against Grading Homework

Plus, Question: What Community-Building Strategy Will You Continue? [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] June 12, 2024 [icon]Supercharge your Edutopia experience. [Join our community!]( [lead article image]( [The Case Against Grading Homework]( When homework is meaningful and contributes to their learning, students are more likely to complete it. [Question: What Community-Building Strategy Will You Continue?]( As the school year comes to a close, share what you’ll continue to do next year and beyond. [How I Balance Direct Instruction and Student-Driven Workshops]( Using accordion-style pacing—pressing students into small groups, then pulling the whole class together for direct instruction—teachers can create a rich environment for building key literacy skills. [How to Approach Teaching About the Japanese American Incarceration]( These strategies and resources for educating students about this period of history can help ensure an inclusive and safe atmosphere in the classroom. [Facilitating Student-Generated Class Policies]( Giving students the leeway to identify solutions to class problems can build their sense of autonomy and strengthen the community. [Reigniting Your Spark With a Fellowship]( If you feel stuck in a rut as an educator, seeking camaraderie with energized peers can help you stay motivated. [5 Ways to Make Homework More Meaningful]( Use these insights from educators—and research—to create homework practices that work for everyone. [Vocabulary-Building Activities for Young Students]( Early elementary teachers can use these fun activities to help make vocabulary lessons accessible for all of their students. [Strategies for Giving Secondary Students Plenty of Practice Writing]( Frequent practice is key when it comes to improving writing skills, and teachers can foster this growth by requiring students to write often. [3 Skill-Building Activities for Upper Elementary Math]( Teachers can use these fun strategies to ensure that students get more math practice before moving on to new concepts. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494