Finding time for homework can be tough, is there too much homework?

Homework in High School: How Much Is Too Much? Above The Noise

Premiered May 17, 2019
Homework in High School: How Much Is Too Much?

It’s not hard to find a high school student who is stressed about homework. Many are stressed to the max--juggling extracurricular activities, jobs, and family responsibilities. Students in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs program at YouthBeat in Oakland, California are asking what’s a fair amount of homework for high school students?

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Above The Noise

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

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