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Seattle Public Schools weighs changes to regular school hours (www.seattlepi.com)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by kinther to c/seattle
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The proposed changes, related to the district's shortage of school bus drivers, would have some students in school between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s been known for decades at this point that kids would be better off if school started later. This better happen

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The early schedule is to benefit parents so that they can get to work on time after their kid gets to school or leaves for school. It doesn't do the kids any favors.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’m sure that’s the reason, but that just means the system is working against human health altogether.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I don't disagree. I'm just saying that a lot of parents would be very against the change because they and their employers are not prepared to deal with it.