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

Just one look at your child’s face after school and you know you’re in for a long night struggling with math homework, answering questions about past and present tenses and giving advice about what ...

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 ...

Teachers from Durban primary school, Charles Hugo, share their homework advice for parents this back to school season.

Back to school can be a difficult transition for many families, but even more challenging for some is the return to homework — for both kids and parents. A new survey from Office Depot finds that ...

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 ...

Gentle structure, predictable routines, and a little playfulness can turn the post-holiday wobble into a smoother, more ...

District leaders said the decision comes after reviewing research showing homework does not significantly improve academic ...

Homework battles can be transformed into positive learning experiences. Experts suggest creating a consistent, distraction-free environment and keeping sessions short. Parents should act as ...

With parents and kids juggling more sports, tutoring and extracurricular activities than ever, a Texas teacher believes there’s little time left for quality family time. So, she decided to take one ...