(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 ...

Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test scores nationwide are already at a dismal low.

This article was originally published in CalMatters. Some bills before California’s Legislature don’t come from passionate policy advocates, or from powerful interest groups. Sometimes, the ...

If you're a parent with kids in school, you may have noticed they might be getting less homework than they used to or maybe none at all. That's a relief for some families and dismaying to others. We ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — How much homework is too much homework? A new California bill introduced in the State Assembly asserts that ...

An EdWeek Research Center survey finds that educators see homework as building students' knowledge—and responsibility.

What’s a reasonable amount of time for the average fifth grade student to spend on their nightly homework? How about a high school junior taking three AP classes? That, along with revisions to when ...

Some bills before California’s Legislature don’t come from passionate policy advocates, or from powerful interest groups. Sometimes, the inspiration comes from a family car ride. While campaigning two ...

Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test scores nationwide are already at a dismal low. A few days into the new semester this January, the ...