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

PERKASIE, Pa. --A Pennsylvania high school is apologizing after students were given a math homework assignment that asked which family member had sexually assaulted a girl. The assignment focused on ...

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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