HOMEWORK for primary school children is not only a source of tension and stress but also has ‘zero benefits’, according to experts calling for it to be axed in Australia. After-hours school tasks ...

In the spirit of free and open debate, Highland Elementary fourth-grade students were asked whether or not they should have to do work. The Citizen Telegram will be posting some of their responses ...

Harvard-affiliated research indicates that physical activity enhances learning. Studies show that exercise before school improves attention and classroom behaviour. Short movement breaks during class ...

A mom who admitted, “I do my children’s homework” says her sanity isn’t worth the after-school battles. “They have already spent seven hours worrying about school — we’re just trying to enjoy our ...

It’s awkward – a page of quadratic equations or past participles of Spanish verbs stare back at you from the kitchen table and you’re stumped. Your child is flummoxed and can’t get their head around ...