Research

TL;DR

Start by checking out Start School Later's "Why Change?" summary.

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Benefits of later school start times for teens, all supported by academic research

Academic Outcomes

Better grades
Better standardized test scores
Improved attendance
Reduced tardiness
Increased graduation rates

Health and Safety

Fewer drowsy driving accidents
Reduced substance abuse
Fewer sports injuries
Reduced obesity

Welfare

Lower rates of depression
Improved reported happiness and mood
Fewer disciplinary referrals

Expert consensus — these key opinion leaders ALL recommend later high school start times

Government Agencies and Officials

U.S. Surgeon General
CDC
Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education
Connecticut State Board of Education

Medical Associations

American Medical Association (AMA)
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
American Pschological Association (APA)
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)
American Thoracic Society

Education Advocates

National Parent Teacher Association
National Education Association (NEA)
Education Commission of the States (ECS)
National Association of School Nurses
American School Health Association

The Google Doc below represents a very comprehensive list of scholarly articles on this topic, compiled courtesy of Start School Later.

Entire Start School Later Article List

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