10-year-old calls 911 for help with math homework A Wisconsin deputy sheriff fielded an unusual call from a child last week.

A 10-year-old boy in Wisconsin sought help for his math homework in a very unusual way — by calling 911.

Sheriffs in Wisconsin sprang into action Friday night when a 10-year-old boy called 911 with a dire emergency: math homework.

Parents across the country are struggling to help their kids with Common Core math homework. Some advice from experts and other parents.

My son hates doing homework, and I struggle to help him. Education experts say I need to give him more freedom so he can excel.