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School officials should change school start times.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teenagers aged 13 to 18 years should regularly sleep 8 to 10 hours per day for good health. Research has found that a whopping 73% of high school students regularly do not get a healthy amount of sleep. School can be very stressful, and waking up early … Continue reading School officials should change school start times.

Our School Starting Times Need to Change

Imagine school starting an hour later? Imagine having more time to get ready and sleep in? Studies show that if we have more time in the morning to sleep, we will be more prepared for the school day. Doctors recommend 7 – 9 hours of sleep each night. From personal experience, not getting enough sleep … Continue reading Our School Starting Times Need to Change