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Westport CT has an incredible public school system that unfortunately starts the high school day at 7:30 am. This is a schedule that makes it all but impossible for our teens to get the sleep that they need to fuel their busy days. With a national discussion in the news and every major health and wellness organization in favor of later school starts, our Board of Education has at long last appointed a Committee to look into implementing this change. Now is the time for all of us to show our Board of Ed and the Start Time Committee that they have the support of the community. We all know a later high school start time would be healthier for our kids, but change is hard, and often, the devil is in the details! Communities around the nation are coming up with innovative ways to implement later start times. Westport can do this too! Let’s prioritize our kids health and use our energy to find solutions that work for the majority of our kids. Please contact us to see how you can help."
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Communities around the nation are coming up with innovative ways to implement later school start times. Wilton made the change successfully ten years ago. West Hartford and Greenwich have SSL chapters, and other towns like Cheshire and Guilford are talking about adjusting their schedules. Westport can do this too! Let's prioritize our kids health and use our energy to find solutions that work for the majority of our kids. Please contact us to see how you can help.