schoolwork

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On days when participants felt more mentally alert, they were more likely to set goals and complete them, whether tackling schoolwork or everyday tasks like making dinner.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Bellarmine sheepishly admitted to spending more time on video games than his schoolwork.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Students exercising this right must be allowed to make up missed schoolwork without penalty.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

“I don’t know what he was using them for, but he has been known for trying to cheat on schoolwork and stuff,” she said.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

He ended up behind on all his schoolwork, and his parents levied all forms of punishment—which they promptly forgot to enforce—one of the perks of being the lettuce.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman