An EdWeek Research Center survey finds that educators see homework as building students' knowledge—and responsibility.

Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test scores nationwide are already at a dismal low.

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 ...

School assignments that a student is expected to do outside of the regular school day—that’s homework. The general guideline is 10 minutes of nightly homework per grade level beginning after ...