There was one historical event that changed it all for students across America. In 1957 the Soviet Union launched the very first satellite, Sputnik. Suddenly homework levels spiked, as educators feared the United States of America would fall behind the Russians.
Homework Reform
After World War II, homework reform movements began to appear. There was a push to make homework more interesting rather than trying to eliminate it.
Tomorrow we will reveal the single historical event that caused homework to be considered essential to the future of the nation. This historical event was the one that changed everything!
Tutoring Needham
There will be a silent auction coming up this Saturday at the Dancing With The Needham Stars event. There you will find the Y3K Tutor In Your Home tutoring and test preparation donation. The funds raised will benefit Needham Woman’s Club and the Needham Community Council.
Anti-Homework
In the early 1900’s homework was considered a bad thing. In fact Ladies’ Home Journal campaigned against homework claiming it damaged children’s health. Some American cities including Los Angeles even passed anti-homework ordinances. Come back tomorrow to find out when the anti-homework tide began to change.
History of Homework in America
Do you think your student receives too much homework? Do you complain that they get too little homework? Tomorrow we will look the history of homework in America.
Needham Tutors Cooperative
Y3K Tutor In Your Home’s Needham tutors cooperative of award winning educators are available for all of your educational needs. Since 2003 Y3K Tutor In Your Home has been tutoring Needham students in areas including reading, writing, math, executive function, ADHD, organization and gifted.
Check out our new website:
www.NeedhamTutorsCooperative.com
Only The Best
If you refuse to accept anything but the best, you will very often get it.
Fail to Plan
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
Jackson Walnut Park School Tutoring
Y3K Tutor In Your Home donated tutoring and test preparation to the upcoming Jackson Walnut Park Schools’ 50th Anniversary Possible Dreams Auction at Fenway Park. When in attendance this coming Friday at the Anniversary Gala and Auction, be on the lookout for our auction donation. The money raised will help the Jackson Walnut Park Schools’ Fund-A-Need which is their two year project to develop and expand outdoor play and learning spaces on the north side of their Newton, MA campus. The annual event is one of the schools’ most important fundraising efforts each year. The funds it raises enable Jackson Walnut Park to offer their values-based curriculum with small class sizes.
PARENTS AGREE: Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME CHANGES LIVES #12
Y3K Tutor In Your Home has helped my son increase his grades in reading and writing. Thank you Y3K! Our Y3K Tutor In Your Home tutor is a wonderful tutor who has a lot of patience. He is very knowledgeable in all areas. He truly cares about his students advancing to their best potential! I am very thankful for his compassion, wisdom, and most importantly his readiness to always be the coach in our corner. Thank you very much Jerry!
Theresa M.
Wellesley Middle School Parent
Wellesley, MA
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