Early Birds in Elementary School? School Start Times and Outcomes for Younger Students

While research supports later start times for secondary schools, there is little evidence regarding elementary schools. We address this gap with a statewide examination of schools and quasi-experimental analysis an urban district that recently changed its times. find earlier predict less sleep students. Regarding academic outcomes, our estimates are small in magnitude suggest have near-zero effects. Earlier slight increase absences modestly higher math scores, especially traditionally disadvantaged In districts need to stagger times, it may be advisable accommodate school