A child stares at the worksheet, a parent tries to help and realises they are guessing too. Across New York City, this scene ...

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

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"I quickly learned that not only would my kids be fine if I didn’t accommodate their every whim, but they’d be more ...

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In Brookline, at the corner of Beacon and Washington Street, shiny SUVs pull up to a nondescript yellow building. Kids hurry out of the cars, and teachers usher them through the building’s glass doors ...

Homework is one of those hot-button topics that never fails to set off a wide range of responses when people are asked about its value. From ardent backers of the age-old practice to absolute ...

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