Should the School Day Start Later?

Should the School Day Start Later?
Author: Riley Lawrence
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2019-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1534529918

Debates over what time to start the school day are happening in many communities. Because this decision affects students, it's helpful for them to understand the arguments used on both sides and to form their own opinion about this issue. They're able to do so after exploring this debate through accessible main text, eye-catching fact boxes, and a detailed graphic organizer. Relatable full-color photographs enhance this crucial critical thinking exercise. Is there a scientific reason why teenagers hate waking up early for school? The answer is waiting for readers to discover.

Should the School Day Start Later?

Should the School Day Start Later?
Author: Riley Lawrence
Publisher: Kidhaven Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-07-30
Genre: School day
ISBN: 9781534529908

"Debates about school start times are happening in communities across the United States. While some people feel the school day starts too early for teenagers and their changing sleep habits, others feel making classes start later in the morning causes more problems than benefits. Both sides of this debate are highlighted for young readers through informative main text and fact boxes, as well as full-color photographs and a helpful graphic organizer. As readers explore different viewpoints, they're encouraged to think critically about issues that directly affect them and to develop their own informed opinions"--

The Bad Food Bible

The Bad Food Bible
Author: Aaron E. Carroll
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2017
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0544952561

Reveals the positive benefits of enjoying moderate portions of vilified ingredients ranging from red meat and alcohol to gluten and salt.

The Transformation of Title IX

The Transformation of Title IX
Author: R. Shep Melnick
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2018-03-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0815732406

One civil rights-era law has reshaped American society—and contributed to the country's ongoing culture wars Few laws have had such far-reaching impact as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Intended to give girls and women greater access to sports programs and other courses of study in schools and colleges, the law has since been used by judges and agencies to expand a wide range of antidiscrimination policies—most recently the Obama administration’s 2016 mandates on sexual harassment and transgender rights. In this comprehensive review of how Title IX has been implemented, Boston College political science professor R. Shep Melnick analyzes how interpretations of "equal educational opportunity" have changed over the years. In terms accessible to non-lawyers, Melnick examines how Title IX has become a central part of legal and political campaigns to correct gender stereotypes, not only in academic settings but in society at large. Title IX thus has become a major factor in America's culture wars—and almost certainly will remain so for years to come.

Adolescent Sleep Patterns

Adolescent Sleep Patterns
Author: Mary A. Carskadon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2002-07-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1139433296

There is a growing concern in relation to the problem of insufficient sleep, particularly in the United States. In the early 1990s a Congressionally mandated commission noted that insufficient sleep is a major contributor to catastrophic events, such as Chernobyl and the Exxon Valdez, as well as personal tragedies, such as automobile accidents. Adolescents appear to be among the most sleep-deprived populations in our society, though they are rarely included in sleep assessments. This book explores the genesis and development of sleep patterns in adolescents. It examines biological and cultural factors that influence sleep patterns, presents risks associated with lack of sleep, and reveals the effects of environmental factors such as work and school schedules on sleep. Adolescent Sleep Patterns will appeal to psychologists and sociologists of adolescence who have not yet considered the important role of sleep in the lives of our youth.

Fight Like a Mother

Fight Like a Mother
Author: Shannon Watts
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2019-05-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0062892630

Shannon Watts was a stay-at-home mom folding laundry when news of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary flashed across the television screen. In one moment, she went from outraged to engaged and decided to do something about it. What started as a simple Facebook group to connect with other frustrated parents grew into Moms Demand Action, a national movement with millions of supporters and a powerful grassroots network of local chapters in all 50 states. Shannon has been called "the NRA’s worst nightmare”—and her army of moms have bravely gone up against the gun lobby, showing up in their signature red shirts, blocking the hallways of congress with their strollers, electing gun sense candidates and running for office themselves, proving that if the 80 million moms in this country come together, they can put an end to gun violence. Fight Like a Mother is the incredible account how one mother’s cry for change became the driving force behind gun safety progress. Along with stories of perseverance, courage, and compassion, Watts shines a light on the unique power of women—starting with what they have, leading with their maternal strengths, and doubling down instead of backing down. While not everyone can be on the front lines lobbying congress, every mom is already a multi-tasking organizer, and Shannon explains how to go from amateur activist to having a real impact in your community and beyond. Fight Like a Mother will inspire everyone—mothers and fathers, students and teachers, lawmakers, and anyone motivated to enact change—to get to work transforming hearts and minds, and passing laws that save lives.

The 5AM Club

The 5AM Club
Author: Robin Sharma
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2018-12-04
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1443456632

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity. Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness. Through an enchanting—and often amusing—story about two struggling strangers who meet an eccentric tycoon who becomes their secret mentor, The 5am Club will walk you through: How great geniuses, business titans and the world’s wisest people start their mornings to produce astonishing achievements A little-known formula you can use instantly to wake up early feeling inspired, focused and flooded with a fiery drive to get the most out of each day A step-by-step method to protect the quietest hours of daybreak so you have time for exercise, self-renewal and personal growth A neuroscience-based practice proven to help make it easy to rise while most people are sleeping, giving you precious time for yourself to think, express your creativity and begin the day peacefully instead of being rushed “Insider-only” tactics to defend your gifts, talents and dreams against digital distraction and trivial diversions so you enjoy fortune, influence and a magnificent impact on the world Part manifesto for mastery, part playbook for genius-grade productivity and part companion for a life lived beautifully, The 5am Club is a work that will transform your life. Forever.

Delayed High School Starting Times. Information Capsule

Delayed High School Starting Times. Information Capsule
Author: Christie Blazer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2009
Genre:
ISBN:

Educators around the nation are considering pushing high school starting times back until later in the morning, based on evidence suggesting that amount of sleep and circadian rhythms play a part in adolescents' academic performance. While research confirms that adolescents do not get enough sleep and that insufficient sleep can negatively impact students' performance, studies have not yet determined if delaying the start of the high school day is the answer to this problem. In general, research suggests that students attending high schools with delayed starting times sleep longer than students attending schools with earlier starting times and that when schools start later, they tend to have lower levels of tardiness and, in some cases, absenteeism. However, no definitive conclusions can be drawn regarding the impact of delayed starting times on students' academic performance. After-school jobs appear to be unaffected by delayed schedules, although later release times have been reported to cause some conflicts between after-school activities and last period classes. While teacher and student perceptions of delayed high school starting times are mixed, parent opposition to schedule changes is one of the biggest obstacles districts face. Considering the lack of empirical evidence supporting improved academic achievement as a result of setting back school starting times and the potential for collateral harm the change might cause to other facets of school, personal, and family life, school districts should thoroughly deliberate before instituting such a change in policy. Although the research to date has not empirically demonstrated reliable improvements in academic achievement, the multitude of personal and social benefits derived from starting school later may by themselves be sufficient justification. Therefore, starting times at a limited number of senior high schools willing to experiment and pilot test the policy, accompanied by a thorough follow-up evaluation regarding the efficacy of the policy change, might be a prudent course of action. In addition to a review of the relevant research, this Information Capsule includes a discussion of key issues districts must resolve before delaying high school starting times; guidelines for districts to follow when they delay high school starting times; and a summary of alternative ways schools can improve students' academic performance when delayed starting times are not an option.

Delayed High School Start Times of 8:30 A.m. Or Later and Impact on Graduation Completion and Attendance Rates

Delayed High School Start Times of 8:30 A.m. Or Later and Impact on Graduation Completion and Attendance Rates
Author: Pamela Malaspina McKeever
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2016
Genre: High school attendance
ISBN:

Insufficient sleep is a significant health issue that can impact quality of life. Biological mechanisms drive adolescent sleep to shift, resulting in a delay in falling asleep and causing students to wake up later. The current study used a brain-based learning paradigm and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a framework for investigating the impact of a school start time of 8:30 a.m. or later on adolescent performance. Specifically, student outcomes from a convenience sample of districts that delayed start times at or beyond 8:30 a.m. were used to measure the impact of delaying start times. Schools were identified from the Children's National Medical Center's (CNMC) Division of Sleep Medicine and included eight school districts (n = 29 high schools) located throughout seven different states with a total membership of over 30,000 students (Owens et al., 2014). Data were analyzed using a repeated measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to determine the significance of the change over time in the mean attendance rates and graduation rates one year before the delayed start and two years after the delayed start. The model of the study was set up to control for free and reduced lunch status to determine the influence on attendance rates and graduation rates over time however sparse data lead to the exclusion of the covariate. Findings from this study linked a start time of 8:30 a.m. or later to improved attendance rates and graduation completion. This is an important finding because there are continued calls for empirical evidence to support the need for delaying start times. With results supporting the connection between improved student performance and start time, educational leaders and policy makers have a mechanism to contribute to the quality of a student's future life, through increase earning and opportunities for further education. It is the hope that by providing objective research that suggests positive changes in graduation rates and attendance rates after the implementation of a delayed school start time of 8:30 a.m. or later, decision-makers could shift thinking and consider later high school start times. School officials, politicians and educators need to take special notice that this investigation also raises questions about whether later start times are a mechanism for closing the achievement gap due to improved graduation rates.

The Impact of Later Secondary School Start Times on Adolescent Academic Achievement and Attendance

The Impact of Later Secondary School Start Times on Adolescent Academic Achievement and Attendance
Author: Gregg R. Shulenberger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021
Genre: Academic achievement
ISBN:

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep per night for adolescents (Barnes et al., 2016). Additionally, sleep behavior and scientific research about teenagers and young adults, from the late 1990s, showed developmental changes in melatonin release around this age that impacts starting sleep times (Wahlstrom, 2014). Despite the availability of this and other research on adolescent sleep and school start times, over 80% of the secondary school start times across the United States were before the 8:30 a.m. recommended time (National Center for Educational Research, 2017). The purpose of this quantitative study was to build upon the initial research available from the 2019 Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission report on Secondary School Start Times. The researcher collected gender, grade level, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and special education services data from two suburban school districts in Pennsylvania that had changed their secondary school start times to at least 30 minutes later in the past five years with the hope of identifying the impact of the time change on the academic achievement and attendance data of students in these districts.