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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

She argues that homework can do more harm than good for students who are already burnt out after a long day of school. In 2016, a teacher in Texas made headlines for her unique approach to homework — ...

Although the homework wars of past years seems to have subsided, the debate continues over whether kids benefit from after-school assignments. Parents are divided on the value of homework. Some ...

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Many students struggle to keep up with their homework tasks. Maybe it feels like you simply don’t have enough time to finish everything. Or perhaps there are certain subjects you find particularly ...