The role of homework has long been debated in education—what’s its purpose? How much is too much? Is it effective? As schools ...

I used to assign more typical homework. Then, several years ago, a parent asked what my goal was for the assignments. It made me think, and I realized I was assigning homework because I thought that’s ...

As Hurricane Matthew closed in on South Florida in late October, the National Weather Service issued dire warnings that parts of the state might be uninhabitable for weeks or months. The effects of ...

Back to school can be a difficult transition for many families, but even more challenging for some is the return to homework — for both kids and parents. A new survey from Office Depot finds that ...