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

I hated it as a kid, and I hate it even more as a parent. As such, I kind of wish I lived in Deptford, as the school district there is planning on limiting students’ use of their school-issued ...

“I can’t do this! I can’t do anything! This is stupid! I’m stupid. Everything is stupid, I quit!” Yikes. We’ve all witnessed these moments of utter frustration when kids feel daunted by an assignment, ...

It’s 6 PM. Dinner’s half-cooked. Your child is slouched over a notebook, pencil idle, frustration bubbling. Sound familiar? Homework time often becomes the most stressful part of a family’s day. Kids ...

My son doesn't like to do homework after a long day of school. I also get worried about helping him because I learned to do the work a different way years ago. Education experts told me to give him ...