StartSchoolLaterOhio

Myriad health groups recommend that we #StartSchoolLater for teen health. The excuses not to act are unfounded and dangerous. Learn more at startschoollater.net

We can improve the health and safety of Ohio's children when we #StartSchoolLater. Sources: Prevent Child Injury and Start School Later StartSchoolLater.net #BackToSchool

Deficient sleep is associated with increased risk of medical and mental health disorders, car crashes, and economic losses due to poorer education. This concerns all of us. Contact your school and your state lawmakers and ask for smart school start times. StartSchoolLater.net

Did you know this is Teen Driver Safety Week? Teens are at particular risk for drowsy driving, which is one the 6 considerations listed here by the NHTSA. It's time to #StartSchoolLater

Did you know that later school start times for teens also helps their teachers? Here's a recent study: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

The leading cause of death for teens ages 15-18 is car crashes. We can save lives by addressing the Three Ds of Death in Driving: Drowsy Driving Distracted Driving Drunk Driving #StartSchoolLater #NationalTeenDriverSafetyWeek

This our regular reminder that adolescents experience a temporary later shift in sleep cycle during puberty. When schools start later, teens obtain more sleep during their sweet spot. "Going to bed earlier" doesn't change the fact that waking a teen at 6am is unhealthy & unsafe.

Four Facts to Know: 1. Teens experience a temporary later shift in sleep cycle during puberty. 2. Sleep is necessary for healthy growth. 3. Early wake times directly disrupt healthy teen sleep. 4. Earlier bed times won't fix the problem. Learn more: startschoollater.net

Ohio is lagging behind: Bottom 10% for teen sleep. Bottom 20% in high school start times. Let's protect youth health, safety, and academic success. Learn more at startschoollater.net