Homework
Mom shares 7-year-old daughter's sweet answer to $100 homework question
Alexandra Billings told Newsweek that she stumbled upon the homework in her daughter Diana's bag and posted it on Reddit to "share her amazing heart."
Internet stumped over 5th grader's math homework: "Bonkers"
The math problem drew an angry response on Reddit, with one user writing: "This is why math is difficult for so many people."
Employee Says Boss Assigns 'Homework' After Work: 'Sounds Like Time Theft'
The worker said his boss was not understanding of the responsibilities that people had outside of work, including childcare, cooking and chores.
Boy's Sassy Note About Why He Didn't Do Homework Resurfaces: 'Case Closed'
"Homework is not a real thing in the real world so we should not have to do it in school because it's not useful," the student wrote.
Son's X-Rated Homework Answer Has Internet in Stitches: 'Made My Day'
One Redditor joked the answer could be "HBO's new dating show, from the producers of 'Say Yes! To the Dress'."
'No Clue'—Kindergarten Homework Is So Impossible No One Can Work It Out
Thousands online shared their thoughts on the answer to the homework, aimed at 5-year-olds.
Mom Praises 8-year-old Son's 'Mic Drop' Answer to 'Sexist' School Question
"Why is this even part of the curriculum. The mind truly boggles. Someone remind me... it is 2022 isn't it?" One Twitter user asked.
Worker 'Caught' Doing Pushups, Given 'Homework' Writing Essay
"I'd buy him a book on micromanagement and give it to him with a note that said, 'If you need something to read, start with this,'" one commenter said.
Assignment Listing 'You Are Mexican and Ugly' Upsets Parents at NY school
"Can we even begin to unpack all that is wrong here? Who is developing this curriculum & where is the oversight?" one person said about the homework.
Reddit Torn As Teacher Tells Pupil 'I Don't Care' About 'Sob Story' Excuses
The teacher fumed in a viral Reddit post: "It's her grandma is sick so she was visiting in the hospital, her dog ran away and she was out all day looking, her uncle is sick in the hospital."
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Parent Complains to Teacher About 3rd Grader's Electoral College Assignment
The parent ranted to her son Anthony's teacher, saying that the teacher should have told students to mark states that the Trump campaign has filed lawsuits, rather than coloring them in favor of Biden.
Students Are Targeting Zoom and Classroom With Bad Reviews
"Because of this app we have to study! Why u r expecting a 5 star!"
Teacher Allegedly Asked Students to 'Write Something Funny' About Slavery
A student's grandmother, who posted the images to social media, said the teacher should be "removed for her blatant insensitivity and racism towards teaching this lesson on slavery to our children."
Man Beats Daughter, 5, to Death for Not Doing Homework
Brandon Reynolds, 36, who was enraged at his daughter's attitude towards homework, decided to discipline her by spanking her with a shoe. The incident reportedly led to the 5-year-old's death.
School Asks Students to Pretend Families Own Slaves
Sunset Middle School, in Brentwood, apologized for its "gross error in judgement" over a social studies assignment.
Indian Government Calls for Ban on Homework
The Indian government has answered the dreams of countless children across the world.
9 Year Old Beaten to Death for 'Not Doing Homework'
Police have arrested four family members over the death.
Dad Appalled by Daughter's Sexually Explicit Homework
"What truly upset me is the fact that they're talking about revenge sex," Omar Austin told Newsweek.
Homework Asks Students to List 'Pros' of Slavery
It's not the first time Pearson, one of the largest manufacturers of school textbooks, has been accused of racial insensitivity.
Why Should Anyone Do Their Homework?
While some homework can be beneficial, research suggested that not all homework was created equal.
Difficult Second Grade Math Problem Goes Viral
The child's mom turned to social media for help—and the solution had a surprising twist.