Expert Available to Speak on Homework Report from U.S. Department of Education

Center for Public Education Expert Available for Comment on Homework Report

U.S. Department of Education Report Examines Homework for Public School Students in the First, Third, and Fifth Grades

MEDIA ADVISORY

Alexandria, Va. – December 3, 2008 – In light of Tuesday’s release of the U.S. Department of Education’s study on homework expectations and reports, Patte Barth, director of the Center for Public Education will be available for comment.   Barth can offer important background on what the report means, as well as comment on the significance of the current report.  

For background information and research on homework, view the Center’s report.  

The Center for Public Education, an initiative of the National School Boards Association, provides practical information and analysis about public education. For more information and resources from the Center, visit http://www.centerforpubliceducation.org/.

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