Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later
Most teens aren’t getting enough sleep, leading to poorer academic performance. Early school start times combined with natural changes in hormones and the circadian rhythm could be to blame.
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh •
conversation
Dec. 18, 2023 • ~8 min
Dec. 18, 2023 • ~8 min
Teens don't know everything − and those who acknowledge that fact are more eager to learn
Being aware of ignorance and fallibility can make people more teachable, and perhaps it could make people feel helpless and disempowered.
Tenelle Porter, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Rowan University •
conversation
Dec. 11, 2023 • ~10 min
Dec. 11, 2023 • ~10 min
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