Why does homework improve your thinking and memory?

Homework makes a critical contribution to effective learning. First, it imposes memory rehearsal soon after new learning is presented. This promotes consolidation into long-term memory. Second, homework causes students to think about new learning, and thinking itself is the best form of memory rehearsal.

What happens if your kid misses too much school?

The consequences of too many absences are serious not only for students, but also for parents! Schools handle minor truancy with warning letters, parent-teacher conferences, and other means. However, in some states, parents can be fined when their kids miss too much school.

Can parents go to jail for child missing school in California?

In California, parents have a responsibility to compel their child(ren) to attend school. A parent of a chronically truant child in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade may be fined up to $2,500 or may face up to one year in jail if he or she permits their child to miss 10% or more of school days.