No Homework Policies

Some schools are encouraging no homework policies, either restricting the assignment of homework, declaring homework-free days, or completely doing away with home assignments. In New Jersey, the “no homework” movement is becoming popular with parents in...

Kids are All In For Homework Help

When it comes to completing assignments, some kids are all in for homework help.  In fact that’s all they have to do – stick around after school on Tuesdays for their after school program “All In”. Students who stay after school at Homer Middle...

The Rush to Complete Summer Homework

With the start of a new school year, some students are experiencing the rush to complete summer homework at the last minute.  Reading lists, assignments, and problem solving have been activities assigned to students during the summer months to bridge the summer...

Officials Concerned About Student Stress

Increased reports of academic stress have school officials concerned about student stress overall. Lyons Township High School students reported higher levels of academic stress than students at similar schools in a recent survey, reinforcing education officials’...