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I haven't seen any studies that say that homework - beyond reading to a kid - is helpful to their overall academic achievements until middle to late elementary school.

Kindergarten - No brainier that there should be no homework
First grade - Rarely (extra help where needed to keep up)
Second grade - Seems like debatable territory
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I would be pissed about a kindergarten teacher requiring this much homework. If it's a charter or something where this is part of the school's philosophy, OK, I get it, it's not the charter for my kid, I will look for a different school. But your neighborhood DCPS? No. It's not necessary or developmentally appropriate to demand that much homework.  I would talk to the teacher about the stress homework is causing for you and the child and suggest that your child only do one worksheet per night (or week, or whatever you think is reasonable). Then tell your child that the teacher said that was the required amount and do only that amount. If the teacher really pushes back, go up the chain of command. We are the consumers here and some flexibility is warranted.[/quote]

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