Study: Earlier start times have little impact on elementary performance

Earlier school start times do not have the same negative impacts for elementary school students as they do for high school students, according to research

Why Learning Loss Is Prompting Educators to Rethink the Traditional School Calendar: Start Earlier, End Later, Extend Breaks for Remediation

While schools across the U.S. consider shortening summer break to curb learning loss, parents in a recent survey say they don’t support major changes to the 180-day calendar. So-called “year round” schooling could add weeks of learning time for those in need

Parents Don’t Want Longer School Days Due To COVID Closures

A new survey has shown that parents are not in favor of longer school days to make up for COVID-19 inspired learning loss in students. 63% of those opposed were parents of children in secondary school (11 to 18 years old), and 52% were in primary (5 to 11 years old).

Lewis: Students Returning to School This Fall Will Face a New, Changed Reality. 1 Way to Help — Start Classes Later So They Can Get More Sleep

Students returning to school this fall will face a new, changed reality. Rather than compounding their challenges, let’s help them get the sleep they need

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