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

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Homework does not have to be a battleground filled with tears and tension. It can be made into a source of confidence, independence and meaningful learning. The most powerful homework help involves ...

The other day, while I was scrolling through Facebook, I came across a mom’s post about math homework. She described how she and her daughter fought for 25 minutes over one problem. In the comments, ...

I have a Syracuse University student, Meghan Loftus, interning with me for the fall semester, so she'll be occasionally writing about parenting and family issues on my blog. Here's her first offering: ...

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 ...

Some bills before California’s Legislature don’t come from passionate policy advocates, or from powerful interest groups. Sometimes, the inspiration comes from a family car ride. While campaigning two ...

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