Later school start time gave small boost to grades but big boost to sleep, new study finds

The physical and mental health benefits of getting a good night’s sleep are indisputable. What’s less clear is whether starting school later in the morning will prompt kids to sleep more and consequently learn more during the school day. Fewer studies have looked at academic achievement after a later morning bell. Some have found improved student performance. Some haven’t.

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Source: The Hechinger Report, April 26, 2021.