pic from Graela

There are plenty examples of public schools either as District or Charter schools who have created exciting curriculum in which students are on wait lists to entry.  The results at these schools in comparison to schools that do not have waiting lists seems to suggest a simple fact.  The engagement of the student is fundamental to achieving positive outcomes. 

If homework is always viewed as a task in misery then the motivation to learn will decrease until there is no motivation.  Make things challenging and engaging and watch the results improve. 

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