As a mom herself, Lisa Maira, a kindergarten and first grade teacher in Massachusetts, is not a big fan of homework. When she does assign it, it’s almost always a less rigid form of homework, usually ...

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 ...

If you’re like many parents, you might be dealing with the nightly battle over homework. You see your child struggling to finish everything late into the night. You’re wondering how much involvement ...