LWV of Wilton CT, School Start Time Study Report: Too Sleepy to Learn?

Date of Study (month/year)

June 2002

Name of Submitting League

LWV of Wilton (CT)

Title of Study (limit 80 characters)

School Start Time Study Report: Too Sleepy to Learn?

Summary of Study (limit 500 characters)

The Wilton LWV began a local study of school start times following an October 2001 presentation by CT Senate President Kevin B. Sullivan who reviewed recent adolescent sleep research and its implications for student learning, health, and safety.

Per member consensus, Wilton LWV recommended that the Wilton Board of Ed delay the school start time at Wilton HS and middle school. After major community outreach/advocacy,a new schedule was implemented by BOE Sept 2003. Position adopted by LWVCT 2006.

Our League's successful advocacy on behalf of our adolescents earned our community the 2005 Healthy Sleep Community of the Year Award by the National Sleep Foundation, a feature appearance on NBC Today, an appearance in a Korean public television video, and recognition by the CT State Senate at CT's Capitol. Since completing our study, Wilton LWV has assisted many communities in CT and other states.

League or Contact Email Address

amyharrisjge@gmail.com

League or Contact Phone Number

203-762-0585