Many schools start too early in the morning to allow students to get the sleep they need
— and that's taking a toll on their health, safety, and learning.
— and that's taking a toll on their health, safety, and learning.
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The Problem
Too-early school start times are a national public health concern with consequences impacting children, families, and the community at large. Besides forcing many children to walk and drive to school in pre-dawn darkness, these hours are creating a generation deprived of the sleep that growing brains and bodies require.
The Solution
Restoring traditional school start times, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and the Centers for Disease Control, is a practical and necessary solution with broad and immediate benefits for children of all ages. This is a call to action for educators, health professionals, parents, students and public officials to work together for safe, healthy communities.
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Why change to later, healthier school hours? Terra Ziporyn Snider explains on HuffPost RISE.
The Society of Behavioral Medicine recommends school officials start middle and high school classes at 8:30 a.m. or later.
Start School Later is proud to be among the groups endorsing this new recommendation. Other groups recommending these schedules include the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
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