Some schools are eliminating homework, citing research showing it doesn’t do much to boost achievement. But maybe teachers just need to assign a different kind of homework.

Homework will not be graded, but will provide the class an opportunity to work together either as a large or small group to promote peer-to-peer learning while analyzing the assignment.

Doing homework online mixed with cellphone calls and texts can be a distraction for students; Distractions can lead to students staying up late or rising early to complete homework ...