http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times Thu, 9 Aug 2018 10:21:11 EDT http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/durham-news/article31958118.htmlhttp://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/durham-news/article31958118.htmlIn August 2015, the Durham County Public Schools Board of Education voted to change high school start times to 9:00 a.m. This article discusses the benefit and impacts of this decision.Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:45:26 EDT http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/Education%20Commission%20of%20the%20States%3A%202014.pdfhttp://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/Education%20Commission%20of%20the%20States%3A%202014.pdfThu, 4 Sep 2014 19:38:18 EDT http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/Fairfax%20County%2C%20VA%3A%202014http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/Fairfax%20County%2C%20VA%3A%202014In April of 2012, the Fairfax County School Board adopted a resolution with the goal of the Fairfax County School Board to start high schools after 8 AM. The Board issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consulting firm to perform research of school systems with later start times and prepare a specific plan for FCPS based upon that research.Fri, 7 Oct 2016 13:28:26 EDT http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/Howard%20County%2C%20MD%3A%202014http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/Howard%20County%2C%20MD%3A%202014In the fall of 2013, the Howard County Superintendent requested the formation of a work group to examine research, school bell schedules, and an initial survey of the impact on transportation, student activities/athletics, and family/community needs. From September 2013 to January 2014, the group gathered, reviewed, and analyzed information relevant to the high school start time. Their preliminary report, presented in February 2014, highlights the need for further study, input, and analysis.Fri, 7 Oct 2016 13:29:14 EDT http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/Minnesota%3A%202014http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/Minnesota%3A%202014After conducting a study in 2002, Minneapolis, MN, revisited the impact of later high school start times on the health and academic performance of high school students. This research project examined whether or not a delay in start time for high school students had an impact on their overall health and academic performance. Data were collected in eight public high schools in five school districts in three states—Minnesota, Colorado, and Wyoming. Their findings, released in February 2014, are linked below, as well as the original 2002 studyFri, 7 Oct 2016 13:29:58 EDT http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/Montgomery%20County%2C%20MD%3A%202014http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/Montgomery%20County%2C%20MD%3A%202014In December 2012, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Joshua P. Starr directed staff to convene a work group—including community stakeholders—to develop options to address students’ need for more sleep, and in particular, to consider adjustments to school start times. The 2013 High School Bell Times Work Group presented its findings in September 2013. During the 2013-2014 school year, Dr. Starr combined discussions of changing school start times with the extension of the elementary school day by 30 minutes. In June 2014, Dr. Starr announced that he was withdrawing his support of the options.Fri, 7 Oct 2016 13:31:12 EDT http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/North%20Carolina%3A%201999%2C%202015http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/Start%20and%20Dismissal%20Time%20Resources/Local%20and%20National%20School%20Districts%3A%20Recent%20Studies%20of%20High%20School%20Start%20Times/North%20Carolina%3A%201999%2C%202015In 1999, North Carolina created a report summarizing issues related to the feasibility and advisability of delaying the start of the school day in order to provide students with constructive projects and tasks during the late afternoon hours of the school week. In August 2015, The Durham County Public Schools Board of Education voted to change high school start times to 9:00 a.m.Fri, 7 Oct 2016 13:31:42 EDT http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/north-dakota/3823525-report-commends-late-start-times-middle-high-schools-north-dakotahttp://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/north-dakota/3823525-report-commends-late-start-times-middle-high-schools-north-dakotaIn North Dakota, 78.5% of secondary schools start at or after 8:30 a.m., a higher percentage than in any other state. This article discusses the benefits and transportation considerations of this late start time.Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:45:26 EDT