New York City public elementary school P.S. 116 has become a ‘No Homework’ zone but some parents aren’t convinced the new policy is a good idea. (Photo: Heather Holland/DNAinfo) After a year of ...

(CN) — Children around the world spend more time sitting and less time taking part in physical activities. It's a hard trend to combat. But a study from the University of Bristol released Monday ...

Any tips for encouraging kids to view their homework as play? —Gordon Not really. You can get kids to enjoy homework more or hate it less, but play is a different matter. A few years ago, some ...

A New York City elementary school, P. S.116 on East 33rd Street, has done its own homework and is no longer handing out homework to kids. According to the school principal, research has clearly shown ...

A New York City elementary school, P. S.116 on East 33rd Street, has done its own homework and is no longer handing out homework to kids. According to the school principal, research has clearly shown ...

WOODBRIDGE-- A New Jersey elementary school is de-emphasizing homework this school year and telling parents their children should spend more time playing, doing household chores and eating dinner with ...

New Zealand needs a national set of guidelines for homework levels, says a PTA leader. Photo / Getty Images Educators say Kiwi kids are better off doing exercise or learning a musical instrument out ...

Britney Wilson is a writer, best-known for her poetry which was featured on the HBO series Russell Simmons Presents: Brave New Voices. She is currently pursuing her B.A. in English at Howard ...