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

Going back to school is exciting, but terrifying. The rubber hits the road when homework and exams start. After a busy day, the last thing a child and parent want is a power struggle. Tears, fits, ...

It’s no secret that homework is stressful. But in recent decades, researchers have begun to wonder whether the anxiety it produces outweighs its benefits. A myriad of research suggests that indeed, ...

Don’t get caught up in the insanity by making young children go home and practice test prep. It borders on educational malpractice. Educators can sometimes be their own worst enemies. For eleven ...

Some schools are eliminating homework, citing research showing it doesn’t do much to boost achievement. But maybe teachers just need to assign a different kind of homework. In 2016, a second-grade ...