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

Homework used to be a means of practicing what we’d learned. These days, it's the primary instruction method. Somewhere along ...

Boredom is one of those human traits, like appreciating humor or music or ocean views, that we take for granted without ...

The right setup turns after-school chaos into focused, low-stress study time. Try these small changes to your space and ...

Worry is wisdom in disguise. Research shows that, when balanced, worry helps us prepare, care, and grow rather than simply ...

Setting an alarm to go off an hour before your bedtime every night can remind you that it’s time to start getting ready for sleep, Dr. Varga said. Doing something relaxing during that hour, such as ...

Young American college graduates are getting a raw deal. The unemployment rate for recent college graduates, aged 20 to 24 ...

Building muscle has huge health benefits, but working out takes time. So what's the least amount of time you can spend at the gym and still see the benefits? Research shows it's less than you'd think.

Your first job after college can lock in an earnings gap for years. New research reveals how low-income graduates get hit ...