Ready Player One: Proponents of Later School Start Times See Momentum

Proponents of Later School Start Times See Momentum

With students getting ready to hit the books again, some will be getting some more sleep first.

"A key factor in the push for later school start times is the changing sleep pattern of children when they reach puberty. Research shows that as a result of shifting melatonin levels, adolescents need an increased amount of sleep, can have trouble falling asleep before 11 p.m. and function best when allowed to sleep until 8 a.m. or later."