An EdWeek Research Center survey finds that educators see homework as building students' knowledge—and responsibility.

A mom who admitted, “I do my children’s homework” says her sanity isn’t worth the after-school battles. “They have already spent seven hours worrying about school — we’re just trying to enjoy our ...

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 ...

Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test scores nationwide are already at a dismal low.

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 ...

If you’ve ever stared at your homework feeling stuck, you’re not alone. Many children say it makes them feel stressed, bored, or even anxious. Why do teachers keep giving you work to do at home when ...

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, ...

Homework is a divisive old topic – it feels like every year there’s a debate that kicks off over whether kids should have to do it or not. The reality is, if your child’s school sets homework, they ...

Homework — a dreaded word that means more work and less play. The mere thought of doing additional work after a seven-hour day (that begins extremely early) can be gruesome. Not to mention, many teens ...