Though we established the spotty record on homework, the reality is that most schoolchildren have homework. And although our focus is primarily on parenting, homework has such a huge impact on family ...

North Texas teacher Brandy Young recently received praise from around the country after she sent a note home saying there would be "no formally assigned homework." For the United States, the ...

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After much research this summer, I am trying something new. Homework will only consist of work that your student did not finish during the school day. There will be no formally assigned homework this ...

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 ...

With parents and kids juggling more sports, tutoring and extracurricular activities than ever, a Texas teacher believes there’s little time left for quality family time. So, she decided to take one ...

A North Texas teacher's decision to skip homework for her second-grade class in favor of giving them more time to play and spend with family is sparking a debate about its value for young children.

She argues that homework can do more harm than good for students who are already burnt out after a long day of school. In 2016, a teacher in Texas made headlines for her unique approach to homework — ...

A second grade teacher's no-homework policy has gone viral, thanks to a student's mother posting about it on Facebook. Last week, mom Samantha Gallagher posted a note on Facebook from her daughter's ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WTSP) – A Texas teacher’s “no homework” policy has gone viral on the internet with thousands of people weighing in with their opinions. The teacher, in Fort Worth, sent a note home to ...

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