Education Next

A new study finds that the gap in academic achievement between those born into families with the highest and lowest levels of education and household resources has not narrowed over the past 50 years. The study, by Eric A. Hanushek, Paul E. Peterson, Laura M. Talpey and Ludger Woessmann , was published by Education Next.

An ed school professor, a teacher, and future teacher discuss what quality homework looks like, how it can help children learn, and how schools can equip teachers to design it, evaluate it, and facilitate parents’ role in it. "The greatest value of homework is in cultivating beliefs about learning and skills associated with academic success," Janine Bempechat explains.