Are students given too much homework?

"Students have always complained about the amount of homework they've been given, but informed debates about homework and its impact on students' lives and mental health have become more common in recent years. Readers are encouraged to understand both sides of the debate and to form their own opinion as they explore informative main text and fact boxes featuring relevant statistics. A detailed graphic organizer and full-color photographs work with the unbiased text to create a relatable reading experience that challenges readers to strengthen their critical-thinking skills as they study different ways to view a topic that directly affects them"--Provided by publisher.