MOORESTOWN, NJ — With school back in session, homework assignments will begin shortly after. Parents can utilize this time at the beginning of the school year, before things get too hectic, to ...

Now, the idea of daily maths homework might not be the most exciting prospect for students, but here’s the good news: homework assignments of up to just 15 minutes each can be equally as ...

Just days into the new school year and it's already happening -- panic is setting in for parents as children seek help with their homework.

One of the worst distractions for children trying to complete homework assignments is the smartphone. Amy Cario, principal of St. Andrew’s School of Math and Science, says firmly, “Park it!

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.

It is our opinion that schools should attempt to educate parents and guardians, perhaps by having students bring “homework” home that involves meal preparation.

The research on homework shows beneficial effects on learning when appropriate assignments are given and completed, and the benefits increase with grade level.

Although homework does tend to align to standards, a lot of it is busywork, rather than requiring students to use higher-order thinking skills.