Kingston School Board Debates Merits of Later Start Times for High Schoolers
By Politics Reporter | Published 2026-02-13T22:49:16.009Z
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The Kingston City School District Board of Education is currently engaged in a heated debate regarding the potential implementation of later start times for high school students. The proposal, which...
The Kingston City School District Board of Education is currently engaged in a heated debate regarding the potential implementation of later start times for high school students. The proposal, which has been gaining traction in recent months, aims to shift the current 7:30 a.m. start time to 8:30 a.m. or later, citing research that suggests improved academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being for adolescents.
The discussion was prompted by a presentation from a group of parents a
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