Little Elementary School

There are many valuable resources for families focused on the benefits of sleep and its vital role in the overall well-being and academic success of students.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS

Equal opportunity for academic success

By making the length of the school day the same for students at the same level, all students are receiving the same opportunity to learn. In the past, students at Jeffco schools received unequal amounts of instruction based on their school’s start and end times. In some cases, this added up to nearly a year difference in instructional time.

Student mental health

Research shows that healthy school start times result in improved student attendance, more students arriving at school on time, and improved graduation rates.

Healthcare professionals, mental health organizations, and sleep experts agree on the benefits of later start times for students. Check out these resources below: 

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• American Medical Association
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
• American Psychological Association
• Society of Pediatric Nurses
• American Thoracic Society
• National Sleep Foundation

Resources

Families can learn more information from these resources to better understand healthy sleep habits as well as helpful tips for children of all ages.

Resources for families and students

• Sleep Statistics for Students
• Sleep Statistics for Parents
• 8 Tips for Creating a Healthy Lifestyle for Kids
• Five Sleep Tips for Parents of Tired Teens
• Family Health Habits: Back to School
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• National Sleep Foundation
• Teen Sleep Hub: Information and Resources for Secondary Schools
• Teens and SleepAn overview of why teens face unique sleep challenges and tips to help them sleep better from the Sleep Foundation
• Sleep and Mental Health:A visual that shows the relationship between sleep and mental health
• Sleep is for the B.R.A.I.N.: A visual to help explain why sleep is so important

Articles relating to sleep

Ted Talk: Why School Should Start Later for Teens

Featuring Wendy Troxel, TEDxManhattanBeach

Ted Talk: Teen Sleep: What Is It Good For? Absolutely Everything

Featuring Valerie Crabtree, TEDxMemphis

Watch the video