Review
Vera Goodman exudes a passion for teaching and learning and shows how homework is detrimental to students, parents and teachers, I love the concise, straightforward way this book lays out the problem. --Sara Bennett, Do-author of THE CASE AGAINST HOMEWORK
A welcome addition to the growing body of work questioning the practice of homework. Goodman makes a simple, straightforward case against excessive homework. --Etta Kralovec, Co-author of THE END OF HOMEWORK
This book has given me the passion and desire to work for change in the homework process. I like the balanced view that the stress of too much control is affecting teachers as well as parents. --Brenda Macdonell, Sixth Grade Parent
About the Author
Vera is recognized as a leading authority in teaching children and adults how to become competent and enthusiastic writers. She is a dynamic speaker and best-selling author. She recently received the Medallion Award from Seattle Pacific University for service in her field. Her master's degree is from the University of Calgary. She was a teacher, administrator and consultant from grades one to nine with the Calgary Board of Education. Vera is the mother of three daughters,has three grandchildren and lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.