In mid- to late-December, it finally and gloriously arrives—winter vacation! But your child may not leave school with an empty backpack. Instead, she may return with one or more homework assignments ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y-- When Frank Squicciarini took a Columbus Day vacation to Virginia two years ago, he forgot two important items he never thought he would need: Glitter glue and construction paper.

School’s out for the winter break in most metro Atlanta school districts by the end of this week. Some students will likely go into the two-week break with homework to complete before school resumes ...