Nisky BoE: Prioritize a Public Discussion on Later High School Start Times
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Kathryn Ylvisaker
9 years ago
It's time to finally get this right. The research is pretty clear. Teenagers need more sleep.
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Camille Robbins
9 years ago
Finally!!
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Esther Moon
9 years ago
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My children are not yet in high school- but there seems to be continuing data that comes out that support the later start times- I think we should at least have a serious discussion about how to go about this.
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Cheri Hart
9 years ago
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Please consider a later start time for HS students. Why should the entire student population need to abide by the sporting schedule, which is a much smaller percentage of the students. For once, do what's right for the kids and not for the powers in charge of the kids.
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mary [ kiingoflions ]
9 years ago
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I am a recent graduate, but these past 4 years have been miserable because of the early start times and the large amount of homework.
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Joe Ziegler
9 years ago
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I would have thought that creating the best opportunity for children to succeed at school would be the mission of any school board. It is hard to believe that the Board of Education in Niskayuna would not consider changing the school start times, which clearly benefit students academic performance. This issue should be considered by the BoE and included on the next agenda.
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Karen Ziegler
9 years ago
A small but significant change to support the students in being more successful, accomplishing their educational goals! Clearly a priority for every concerned parent and community member!
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Kim McClive-Reed
9 years ago
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While I know the board has already had some discussions about this issue, I'm adding my voice in support of continuing them. The logistical problems are considerable, but districts elsewhere are making it work. I also think reduction of homework load should be considered as we talk about any reconfiguring of the school day. It is another serious contributor to students' lack of sleep.
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Amy Farrigan
9 years ago
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I have four older children who have finished school already. Having to be out for the school bus at 6:20 am meant a 5:30 am wake up time. If the kids participate in sports or any after school activities by time they get home there is not enough time in the day to get school work done and still get a good amount of sleep to be productive and perform to the best of their abilities. I am not looking forward to the struggle of waking up early and not getting enough sleep with my last two children who are entering the 9th grade in September.
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Heather Kos
9 years ago
The second article listed is much more convincing. This does seem like an important discussion to have.
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Jodi Rossman
9 years ago
Please. This would be great
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Mitchell Silver
9 years ago
This is an important issue and an important discussion to be engaged in by the BOE. A change is long overdue.
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Lynell Engelmyer
9 years ago
I don't know enough about the research to have an opinion quite yet, but I think it's a discussion worth having!
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Barbara Burgess
9 years ago
This is an important issue that affects the physical and mental health of our youth. It warrants serious discussion and consideration. Our district should have been out front on this issue.
It's time to finally get this right. The research is pretty clear. Teenagers need more sleep.
Finally!!
My children are not yet in high school- but there seems to be continuing data that comes out that support the later start times- I think we should at least have a serious discussion about how to go about this.
Please consider a later start time for HS students. Why should the entire student population need to abide by the sporting schedule, which is a much smaller percentage of the students. For once, do what's right for the kids and not for the powers in charge of the kids.
I am a recent graduate, but these past 4 years have been miserable because of the early start times and the large amount of homework.
I would have thought that creating the best opportunity for children to succeed at school would be the mission of any school board. It is hard to believe that the Board of Education in Niskayuna would not consider changing the school start times, which clearly benefit students academic performance. This issue should be considered by the BoE and included on the next agenda.
A small but significant change to support the students in being more successful, accomplishing their educational goals! Clearly a priority for every concerned parent and community member!
While I know the board has already had some discussions about this issue, I'm adding my voice in support of continuing them. The logistical problems are considerable, but districts elsewhere are making it work. I also think reduction of homework load should be considered as we talk about any reconfiguring of the school day. It is another serious contributor to students' lack of sleep.
I have four older children who have finished school already. Having to be out for the school bus at 6:20 am meant a 5:30 am wake up time. If the kids participate in sports or any after school activities by time they get home there is not enough time in the day to get school work done and still get a good amount of sleep to be productive and perform to the best of their abilities. I am not looking forward to the struggle of waking up early and not getting enough sleep with my last two children who are entering the 9th grade in September.
The second article listed is much more convincing. This does seem like an important discussion to have.
Please. This would be great
This is an important issue and an important discussion to be engaged in by the BOE. A change is long overdue.
I don't know enough about the research to have an opinion quite yet, but I think it's a discussion worth having!
This is an important issue that affects the physical and mental health of our youth. It warrants serious discussion and consideration. Our district should have been out front on this issue.
Long overdue.