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Our Kids Had No Homework in the U.S. Then We Moved to Spain.

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Jen Cook
Apr 21, 2025
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In Tennessee, our kids attended a school in a highly ranked district. Their standardized test scores were excellent, and both kids were on track for each of their grade levels. They rarely had homework; instead, they were required to read for 20 minutes every evening. The kids had supportive teachers and an engaged admin…

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