Homework Homework practices vary widely. Some teachers make brilliant assignments that combine learning and pleasure. Others use homework as a routine to provide students with additional practice on important activities. The challenges of homework facing teachers today are all the more troublesome given the importance of meaningful and appropriate assignments. Student achievement rises significantly when teachers regularly assign homework and students conscientiously do it, and the academic benefits increase as children move into the upper grades.
Homework can help children develop good habits and attitudes.
It can teach children self-discipline and responsibility. More importantly, it can encourage a love of learning. ORAD supports comprehensive education reform by linking teachers, administrators, parents, policymakers, and the public with the best knowledge from education research, statistics, and practice. Identifying and disseminating promising and exemplary educational programs and models of school-wide reform and excellence. Supporting applied research and development that assists states and local school districts to implement effective school improvement programs.