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Teens' delayed sleep phase was first identified as a syndrome in 1981!
Dr. Elliot Weitzman first described Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome in 1981. Research since shows teens' body clocks naturally shift 2–3 hours later at puberty — making early school starts a biological mismatch.
Topic poll · all networksShould schools start later to protect kids' sleep?
Topic poll · all networksWhat does poor sleep cost the US economy yearly?
- $50 billion
- $150 billion
- $411 billion
- $800 billion
Guess, then reveal the answer
$411 billion
Topic poll · all networksHow long does it take most kids to readjust their sleep after summer?
Kids need up to 12 hrs of sleep — but most fall short!
The CDC says kids ages 6–12 need 9–12 hours nightly. Poor sleep links to obesity, depression & lower grades. See guidelines at CDC.gov
Topic poll · all networksCA law sets the earliest high schools can start. What time?
- 7:00 AM
- 7:45 AM
- 8:00 AM
- 8:30 AM
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8:30 AM