Is it time to move back school start times? Science and research makes a pretty good argument that the answer is yes; kids have a harder time focusing in the early hours, and need more sleep. The problem is that districts are under a lot of pressure to provide a wide range of after-school programs, and starting later could complicate that. But several local districts are taking a hard look at later start times.
We discuss what's ideal, and how to achieve it. Our guests:
- Dr. Heidi Connolly, assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Golisano Children’s Hospital
- Dr. Kevin McGowan, superintendent of the Brighton Central School District
- Miranda Cologgi, parent
- Erin Schneider, assistant principal at Hilton High School, and parent
