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 ...

Students wait for a celebration of high test scores to begin at La Tijera Academy of Excellence in Inglewood on Wednesday. (Juliana Yamada / Los Angeles Times) Homework has long been a topic of debate ...

The amount of homework assigned these days can be ridiculous. If the homework assigned is excessive, or if the content is too difficult for a child's capabilities, homework effectiveness can backfire- ...