It’s the bane of every teen’s existence. After sitting through hours at school, they leave only to get started on mountains of homework. And educators are mixed on its effectiveness. Some say the ...

It’s not news that students hate homework. But, new research finds they may actually have very good reasons. In a study of 4,000 students at top high schools, kids reported that they were exhausted ...

School kids jump for joy, and parents get ready to breathe a sigh of relief. A US study has found ‘no relationship’ between more homework and better grades. Students have been arguing that homework is ...

So all that time you spent doing tedious homework assignments back in your school days was all for naught, according to a new study. Turns out, it probably didn’t help you get any smarter. In fact, it ...

A new study says that the biggest cause of stress for children is too much homework. It topped bullying, parental expectations and self-esteem. The study by the Better Sleep Council said that 74 ...

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