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research indicates it should be exactly the opposite. High School students actually require more sleep than adults. Their natural sleep patterns don't have them falling asleep until 11 pm or later, and they generally require up to 10 hours of sleep. Research and biology indicate teens should be the latest start time. Young children, on the other hand, tend to naturally wake earlier in the morning and go to bed earlier in the evening, which indicates their natural schedule would require an earlier start time. Personally, I think it's time that we start doing what's right for kids in education, rather than doing what's convenient for adults.
While it is true that teenagers often have natural sleep patterns that have them falling asleep later and requiring more sleep than adults, research actually suggests that starting school later in the day may not necessarily improve academic performance or overall well-being.
A study published in the journal Sleep Health found that delaying school start times did not have a significant impact on student academic performance or attendance. In fact, some students in the study reported feeling more tired and less motivated when school started later.
Additionally, starting school later can have logistical challenges, such as conflicting with parents' work schedules and extracurricular activities. School start times are often determined by a variety of factors, including transportation schedules and afterschool programming.
Ultimately, while it is important to consider the sleep needs of high school students, simply changing school start times may not be the most effective solution. Other interventions, such as promoting good sleep hygiene and reducing homework loads, may be more beneficial in improving students' overall well-being and academic performance.