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

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 ...

Homework is as American as, well, mom and apple pie. It’s a concept that has spanned generations (and likely maintained its unpopularity with each new generation of students who take it on). While ...

“I can’t do this! I can’t do anything! This is stupid! I’m stupid. Everything is stupid, I quit!” Yikes. We’ve all witnessed these moments of utter frustration when kids feel daunted by an assignment, ...