COLUMBIA, S.C. — Four days a week, Eric Douglas takes temperatures, helps with homework, oversees snack time and even plays a little foursquare as part of his Sports 495 internship at the University ...

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 ...

'The problem is that when small children get homework, a grown-up has to help. And I’m torn when it comes to helping,' says a father. Are you in a similar situation? Our six-year-old comes back from ...