A recent survey found that 37% of 13-year-olds had no homework assigned the day before
Schools are reconsidering homework policies due to student stress and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). A 2023 survey found that 37% of 13-year-olds had no homework assigned the day before the poll was taken, up from 21% in 2012.
Butterfield Canyon Elementary in Utah has had a no-homework policy since 2020 and reports better student well-being.
A Stanford survey from the same year found that 67% of high school students cited homework as a significant stressor, increasing to 80% for those with three or more hours of homework daily.
Researchers find homework’s impact on academic success unclear, especially for younger students. A Pew survey this year found nearly 19% of teens use ChatGPT for schoolwork.
A California bill may push schools to evaluate homework’s mental and physical effects, reflecting a shift toward more meaningful assignments.