For a high school physics teacher, assigning less homework meant comprehensively revamping assessments and how each class ...

Chelsea was in 10th grade the first time I told her directly to stop doing her homework and get some sleep. I had been working with her since she was in middle school, treating her anxiety disorder.

When a child struggles with maths, the problem often feels bigger than homework. Parents may see frustration, avoidance, tears, or a quick loss of confidence. A child who is cheerful in other subjects ...