Parents, kids and staff react to new school start times at the Anchorage School District.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Several kids were enjoying the final weeks of summer vacation on a recent weekday at Jewel Lake Park in Anchorage.
As the new school year approaches, so too do several schedule changes. Citing studies that show extra sleep can improve focus, boost mood and enhance overall academic performance, ASD officials“We anticipate there will be opportunities for everyone to adjust to that,” said Erik Viste, the senior director of elementary education for ASD.
“Wrapping my brain around the fact that it’s not what it has been for the past 30 years is definitely going to be challenging,” Rebecca Rice added. “I’m sure my kid will be late to school on more than one occasion because I forgot what the start time is.
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