Creating tasks with a focus on students’ autonomy—by providing choices, for example—helps them see the relevance of homework.

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This week, TODAY’s “Gain an Hour” series is looking at how we can make our busy lives more productive and less stressful. Today we tackled homework battles with help from mom Alina Adams and ...