For those in MA

[drwex]

especially if you have, have had, or will have school-aged children, please consider adding your name to this petition to set Massachusetts Middle and High School start times to 8:30 AM or later.

We have had two children go through this. One managed/manages it, but would enjoy life more if it wasn't a requirement. The other is just not coping with school starting at 7:30.

There is reasonable scientific evidence that these hours are not beneficial for children, particularly as they approach puberty. And frankly it'd just be a lot less stress on parents.

Thanks for your consideration.

Comments

[drwex]

I don't see that as qualitatively different from today. I see lots of people commuting to work at 6:45 or 7 when I take the dog out to pee in the morning. What about the teachers themselves? If they have to be at school at 7 or whatever to start welcoming students at 7:30 what happens to their children?

[c1]

Funny you should ask... I saw this first hand. Many teachers have their children in the same district. It's the problem that works itself out on an ad-hoc basis.