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Homework is a divisive old topic – it feels like every year there’s a debate that kicks off over whether kids should have to do it or not. The reality is, if your child’s school sets homework, they ...

Homework is one of those hot-button topics that never fails to set off a wide range of responses when people are asked about its value. From ardent backers of the age-old practice to absolute ...

Clarification: This story has updated to give a more precise estimate of the portion of teachers who say they do not assign homework at all. Questions over how much homework schools should assign are ...

Why do we need to do homework when we already spend all day in school? – Grace, aged nine, Belfast If you’ve ever stared at your homework feeling stuck, you’re not alone. Many children say it makes ...