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

Your Saturday editorial, “Homework under attack,” misses an important fact: There is consistent evidence showing that homework doesn’t work. Based on his review of the research, author Alfie Kohn ...

To the editor: Researcher Joyce L. Epstein of Johns Hopkins School of Education points out that students do not need more homework, but do need better homework (“Homework faces an existential crisis.

A letter, reportedly written by a local teacher to parents, is sparking a debate on homework. The Star-Telegram reports that Brandy Young sent the letter home with her second grade students on Aug. 16 ...