Creating tasks with a focus on students’ autonomy—by providing choices, for example—helps them see the relevance of homework.

When I found myself on a therapist’s couch in 2017, I kept waiting for the real work to begin. I had started therapy because I wanted to “fix” my life — my anxiety, my relationships — and wanted ...

The necessity of homework has been a subject of debate since at least as far back as the 1890s, according to Joyce L. Epstein, co-director of the Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships ...

There are longstanding debates surrounding homework: when it is beneficial to learning and understanding, and how much time should students spend on it. In an informal Education Week LinkedIn Poll ...

School’s out for the winter break in most metro Atlanta school districts by the end of this week. Some students will likely go into the two-week break with homework to complete before school resumes ...

My son doesn't like to do homework after a long day of school. I also get worried about helping him because I learned to do the work a different way years ago. Education experts told me to give him ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Homework and school seem to go hand-in-hand, But is it doing more harm than good? The National Education Association recommends a 10-minute per grade level rule for homework. Yet, ...