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 ...

It’s the bane of every teen’s existence. After sitting through hours at school, they leave only to get started on mountains of homework. And educators are mixed on its effectiveness. Some say the ...

School kids jump for joy, and parents get ready to breathe a sigh of relief. A US study has found ‘no relationship’ between more homework and better grades. Students have been arguing that homework is ...

A new study says that the biggest cause of stress for children is too much homework. It topped bullying, parental expectations and self-esteem. The study by the Better Sleep Council said that 74 ...

Learning how to buckle down and do the work takes intentional action. Distractions, teen life, and life, in general, can make it difficult to keep up with a school workload. Experts in education ...

In a new study, the Center for American Progress delves into the quality of American homework assignments and finds a lot of them don't demand much from students besides basic skills. The study ...

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As the debate over the need for homework continues, a new study found that it's the biggest cause of teen stress, leading to sleepless nights and poor academic performance Julie Mazziotta is the ...