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Attention, parents! A solution to the school rush
While most kids are just hitting their summer stride, some new research is indicating that a later start to the school day can have some pretty dramatic effects, particularly on teenagers. The findings are in the latest issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Here’s a taste of what they found:
Giving teens 30 extra minutes to start their school day leads to more alertness in class, better moods, less tardiness, and even healthier breakfasts, a small study found.
“The results were stunning. There’s no other word to use,” said Patricia Moss, academic dean at the Rhode Island boarding school where the study was done. “We didn’t think we’d get that much bang for the buck.”
You can read the rest of the story here.
