The role of homework has long been debated in education—what’s its purpose? How much is too much? Is it effective? As schools ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“The temptation to cheat was suddenly just two clicks away.” Those are the words of Geoffrey Fowler, technology columnist at the Washington Post. He was writing about Google’s introduction of ...

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 ...

Why do we need to do homework when we already spend all day in school? – Grace, aged nine, Belfast If you’ve ever stared at your homework feeling stuck, you’re not alone. Many children say it makes ...

Backpack bulging, worksheets galore, read this, study that . . . all after seven hours in school already. HOMEWORK. If you think kids are the only ones who disagree with teachers about the need for ...