While homework appears beneficial in increasing test scores, downtime has a similar effect in allowing students to score better with a recharged mind.

Some schools are eliminating homework, citing research showing it doesn’t do much to boost achievement. But maybe teachers just need to assign a different kind of homework.

Some kids just snap under the pressure of tests and homework. Just take the following 24 answers that range from sassy to the unintentionally inappropriate. We browsed Reddit and Imgur for even ...

And although there are some educational theorists who argue for reducing or abolishing homework, more homework seems to be helping students with test scores.

The weekend homework includes another 15 algebra equations, studying for a Spanish test on Monday, and, of course, more Angela’s Ashes. She also has an algebra midterm on Tuesday.

Heather Jefferson used to make sure her daughters did their homework perfectly — until it dawned on her that she was making the biggest mistake herself. “How would the teachers ever kno… ...

Needless homework assignments persist because of widespread misconceptions about learning, says Alfie Kohn.

A new study on the academic effects of homework offers not only some intriguing results but also a lesson on how to read a study -- and a reminder of the importance of doing just that: reading ...