Creating tasks with a focus on students’ autonomy—by providing choices, for example—helps them see the relevance of homework.

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.

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 ...

There, I have officially broken the entire dynamic of school. Let the skies fall, the frogs become fish, and let cats live with dogs. I’m fully aware that, after writing this, I’ll be mobbed and ...