WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING The AASM Foundation congratulates Start School Later for championing change in school hours so adolescents can achieve healthy sleep and thrive. Coalitions like Start School Later play a vital role in raising awareness about the growing body of evidence that later school start times enhance teen safety, performance and overall well-being.
— Anita V. Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, President, AASM Foundation, August 2021
We've raised three boys. One didn't have the benefit of our switch to 8:30 start times. He suffered the most. The middle one split two years of each. Our last has only gone to school waking up in the light. The difference is profound and difficult to fully describe. His grades and school performance are much higher than his brothers. Also his athletics, mood, behavior, family dynamics, diet, socialization, health, time management, focus, and also much more improved. It's honestly been the single best improvement to my parenting experience having seen all three stages. It is beyond me why all districts don't listen to the medical and academic experts and switch to healthy start times. There is no price tag you can put on this long list of proven benefits.
— Wheatleigh Dunham, Greenwich CT
Weston would not have been able to make the change without the help of SSL [Start School Later]. We utilized many of the resources including their slides, flyers/brochures, and advice on engaging the school system and community. We received a lot of help, assistance, and support from many SSL members. So thank you."
— Chun Lim, Chapter Leader, Start School Later Weston, MA Once upon a time, I started a Start School Later chapter in my community and now, here we are:
GREAT NEWS FROM BEND, OREGON!!
For the academic year, 2019-2020 and forward: https://www.bend.k12.or.us/SURVEY2018
Thank you for doing this good work :)
— Anita V. Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, President, AASM Foundation, August 2021
We've raised three boys. One didn't have the benefit of our switch to 8:30 start times. He suffered the most. The middle one split two years of each. Our last has only gone to school waking up in the light. The difference is profound and difficult to fully describe. His grades and school performance are much higher than his brothers. Also his athletics, mood, behavior, family dynamics, diet, socialization, health, time management, focus, and also much more improved. It's honestly been the single best improvement to my parenting experience having seen all three stages. It is beyond me why all districts don't listen to the medical and academic experts and switch to healthy start times. There is no price tag you can put on this long list of proven benefits.
— Wheatleigh Dunham, Greenwich CT
Weston would not have been able to make the change without the help of SSL [Start School Later]. We utilized many of the resources including their slides, flyers/brochures, and advice on engaging the school system and community. We received a lot of help, assistance, and support from many SSL members. So thank you."
— Chun Lim, Chapter Leader, Start School Later Weston, MA Once upon a time, I started a Start School Later chapter in my community and now, here we are:
GREAT NEWS FROM BEND, OREGON!!
For the academic year, 2019-2020 and forward: https://www.bend.k12.or.us/SURVEY2018
Thank you for doing this good work :)