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February 23, 2015
The stories shared in the comments regarding student sleep deprivation are heartbreaking. I am currently reaching out to local school board members to discuss these realities.
February 23, 2015
The momentum behind this change is undeniable. We are clearly on the right track.
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I'm a college professor and very few students choose to take 8 am classes and even many of those that do have trouble with focus. I can't imagine what it is like teaching a room full of students who have no choice but to be there before they are awake. If education is our primary goal then the current schedule makes no sense. All our students are being forced into sub optimal and unhealthy learning conditions to accommodate the non-educational choices of a much smaller group.
This bill could improve the quality of life & educational experience of so many Maine teens. Our kids' doctors and mental health providers are strongly urging middle schools & high schools to move start times but we are at the mercy of our school board & administrators to decide if this can be done. I think the only question they should need to answer is "how" to make the change.
I well remember the sleep deprivation of high school. Major contributor to some major unhappiness in my life. I hope we can spare our kids that experience.
I think there is a typo in your petition. Don't you mean no "no earlier than 8:30"?
I'm a college professor and very few students choose to take 8 am classes and even many of those that do have trouble with focus. I can't imagine what it is like teaching a room full of students who have no choice but to be there before they are awake. If education is our primary goal then the current schedule makes no sense. All our students are being forced into sub optimal and unhealthy learning conditions to accommodate the non-educational choices of a much smaller group.
Middle school student. I support this bill!
Middle school student. I support this bill!
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Please include the city or town in which you reside when signing the petition.
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Updates
February 23, 2015
The stories shared in the comments regarding student sleep deprivation are heartbreaking. I am currently reaching out to local school board members to discuss these realities.
February 23, 2015
The momentum behind this change is undeniable. We are clearly on the right track.
22 Comments
I well remember the sleep deprivation of high school. Major contributor to some major unhappiness in my life. I hope we can spare our kids that experience.
I'm a college professor and very few students choose to take 8 am classes and even many of those that do have trouble with focus. I can't imagine what it is like teaching a room full of students who have no choice but to be there before they are awake. If education is our primary goal then the current schedule makes no sense. All our students are being forced into sub optimal and unhealthy learning conditions to accommodate the non-educational choices of a much smaller group.
This bill could improve the quality of life & educational experience of so many Maine teens. Our kids' doctors and mental health providers are strongly urging middle schools & high schools to move start times but we are at the mercy of our school board & administrators to decide if this can be done. I think the only question they should need to answer is "how" to make the change.
I well remember the sleep deprivation of high school. Major contributor to some major unhappiness in my life. I hope we can spare our kids that experience.
I think there is a typo in your petition. Don't you mean no "no earlier than 8:30"?
I'm a college professor and very few students choose to take 8 am classes and even many of those that do have trouble with focus. I can't imagine what it is like teaching a room full of students who have no choice but to be there before they are awake. If education is our primary goal then the current schedule makes no sense. All our students are being forced into sub optimal and unhealthy learning conditions to accommodate the non-educational choices of a much smaller group.
Middle school student. I support this bill!
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I well remember the sleep deprivation of high school. Major contributor to some major unhappiness in my life. I hope we can spare our kids that experience.