There is a sharp debate among parents about homework . The National PTA recommends 10 minutes of homework per night per grade level . On the other side of the debate is Ann Gunty , a mom of four in Flagstaff , Arizona , who does n't understand -- or support -- the notion that children should have less homework or no homework at all . Some schools have no homework at all, and some require it for certain grades ( like English ). Giving students homework time at the end of school day helps , say students .
There is a sharp debate among parents about homework . The National PTA recommends 10 minutes of homework per night per grade level . Some schools have no homework at all, and some require it for certain grades ( like English ). Giving students homework time at the end of school day helps , say students .