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- Boost in Academic Performance. Discover an intriguing approach to school timing that might just make mornings easier for parents of teenagers. Some English schools are experimenting with starting classes later in the day, allowing teens extra sleep in the morning.
- Improved Mental Health and Well-being. Explore the inspiring journey of Hailey Hardcastle, a University of Oregon freshman and student mental health advocate, in this video.
- Enrichment Through Extracurricular Activities. With more free time, students can engage in extracurricular activities that foster skills beyond the academic realm.
- Reduction in Stress and Burnout. The stress and exhaustion associated with long school days can lead to student burnout, affecting both motivation and academic performance.
Mar 13, 2024 · Many students, parents, and educators believe that reducing the length of the school day could have numerous benefits. This essay will argue for the implementation of shorter school days, citing evidence from credible sources to support this claim.
Jun 10, 2023 · Shorter school days can have a profound impact on students’ academic performance and engagement. With reduced time spent in the classroom, students are better equipped to maintain focus and concentration throughout their learning journey.
3 days ago · Shorter school days gives the student more time outside of school to accommodate other aspects of their life. This means a student finally has the time to maintain and work on their mental health. Whether this is in the form of getting restful sleep, decompressing, or pursuing hobbies!
Feb 25, 2020 · The time students are engaged in learning tasks is associated with higher academic achievement, but it’s not endless; simply adding more and more can have small and diminishing returns over...
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Mar 7, 2018 · According to Center for Public Education, in the U.S., most states require their students to spend between 175 and 180 days in school, which can add up to between 900 to 1,000 instructional hours per year. But these extensive hours do not necessarily translate to a higher quality education.
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Sep 2, 2014 · Seventeen U.S. states mandate more instructional time for their 1st-graders (and other elementary-school students) than Chile, the top country in the international report. Vermont, which has the shortest requirement for its 1st-graders (175 four-hour days, for 700 hours total), still requires more time than nine nations, including South Korea ...
