129 - SPARK - No, I Won’t Assign Homework for Your Family Vacation

When parents make the decision to take their children on family vacation during school days, should they ask their children's teachers for homework for the road? In this episode, you'll hear my five reasons why I think vacation homework is a bad idea.

Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com.

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Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi

Anthem by The Grand Affair

Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair

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