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

Most kids and their parents hate homework, or at best don’t see the point of it. Teachers are not that fond of homework either, but they are expected to assign it. I will not be reviewing the merits ...

Arguing, meltdowns and frustration can make parents dread homework just as much as — or more than — the kids do. But some local educators think homework is an important part of success in school, a ...

Chelsea was in 10th grade the first time I told her directly to stop doing her homework and get some sleep. I had been working with her since she was in middle school, treating her anxiety disorder.