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[quote=Anonymous]Some researchers argue that homework improves equity. APS cited this article when discussing other issues related to homework.

https://www.educationnext.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ednext_xix_1_bempechat.pdf

"Many low-income parents value homework as an important connection to the school and the curriculum—even as their children report receiving little homework."

"research shows that low-income parents who are unable to assist with homework are far from passive in their children’s learning, and they do help foster scholastic performance. In fact, parental help with homework is not a necessary component for school success."

"Indeed, greatly reducing or eliminating homework would likely increase, not diminish, the achievement gap. ... Children in higher-income families benefit from many privileges, including exposure to a larger range of language at home that may align with the language of school, access to learning and cultural experiences, and many other forms of enrichment, such as tutoring and academic summer camps, all of which may be cost-prohibitive for lower-income families. But for the 21 percent of the school-age population who live in poverty— nearly 11 million students ages 5–17—homework is one tool that can help narrow the achievement gap." [/quote]

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