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

In a recent study, the Center for American Progress delved into the quality of American homework assignments and found a lot of them don’t demand much from students besides basic skills. The study ...

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 ...

School assignments that a student is expected to do outside of the regular school day—that’s homework. The general guideline is 10 minutes of nightly homework per grade level beginning after ...

The North Rockland school district is saying goodbye to homework and hello to "home learning." The new lingo signals the district's commitment to taking a fresh approach to after-school assignments.