Education60-second brief
Should middle and high schools start later in the morning?
Later starts may better match teenage sleep patterns. Transportation, sports, childcare and parents’ work schedules make changes complicated.
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THE QUICK BREAKDOWN
Understand both positions
Later starts may better match teenage sleep patterns. Transportation, sports, childcare and parents’ work schedules make changes complicated.
The case for “Start later”
Supporters prioritize the benefits represented by this choice and believe its advantages outweigh the risks or limitations.
The case for “Keep current schedules”
Supporters of this position place greater weight on the alternative risks, trade-offs and possible unintended consequences.
Keep in mind
A strong answer depends on evidence, circumstances and which trade-off matters most—not simply which side is more popular.
THE CONVERSATION
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