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

In our digital age, finding a place for children to do their homework can be a tough assignment. Forget the kitchen table. Kitchens, which now often function as gathering, entertaining and play spaces ...

Q. My sixth-grade son, Terrence, always finished his homework at school, until this year. He's got a heavy load, and getting it done has been a struggle. By bedtime, it's still not done. He's cranky, ...