links to research on homework

[crl]

I know I've seen references to the research showing that homework does not have a postivie impact on students until 5th (I think?) grade. Does anyone happen to have links to the studies or news articles on the studies handy?

Thanks!
Catherine

[daisymommy]

Here ya go:
http://health.msn.com/kids-health/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100233221&gt1=31045

From one of my 100+ bookmarks ;)

[crl]

Thank you! I've decided that I really should at least contact the school board (homework is a district-wide policy here) rather than just moaning about homework. I figured the least I could do is put together an e-mail with link(s) and send it off to the board members. I appreciate your help!

Catherine

[brittone2]

Nak
Alfie KOhn has some research on this and a book.
He gave an interview on Diane rehm (npr) on the topic a few years back.

eta:
http://www.alfiekohn.org/books/hm.htm
http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/edweek/homework.htm
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2006-09-05

His books usually have many citations that might be helpful to you.