Q: Since my 13-year-old daughter entered junior high school, the only thing that she cares about is the way her hair looks and wearing the most fashionable clothing. She has lost all interest in ...

It's a trend spreading nationwide: no homework for elementary school children. A local mom posted one teacher's innovative approach to homework on our WUSA9 Facebook page and it's been gaining a lot ...

Katharine Hahn is a veteran of the homework wars. Along with years in the classroom, she raised children of her own. She's all too familiar with the dilemma many parents face on a regular basis. “Do I ...

Dear Teacher: Since my 13-year-old daughter entered junior high school, the only thing that she cares about is the way her hair looks and wearing the most fashionable clothing. She has lost all ...

When my daughter, Khaya, entered kindergarten at a Brooklyn charter school two years ago, I knew her homework would be considerable. Her school, like many others, strongly believes that nightly ...