The trouble with homework Writer Annie Murphy Paul says that people should not get caught up with the quantity of homework students are getting, but rather the quality of the assignments. We talk about homework and the science of learning.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Annie Murphy Paul: author of "Origins" and is at work on a new book about the science of learning.
Harris Cooper: professor of neuroscience and psychology at Duke University. He specializes in research synthesis and the application of social and developmental psychology to educational policy issues.
Broadcast Journalist Series: Jeff Greenfield Veteran political journalist Jeff Greenfield sits down with Kerri Miller for a discussion about presidential politics, what American history might have looked like, and baseball.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Jeff Greenfield: Longtime political reporter,former CBS senior political correspondent, and currently a host of the PBS series Need to Know. He is the author of "Then Everything Changed."
You can follow Kerri Miller on Twitter at @KerriMPR
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