TED: Why school should start later for teens | Wendy Troxel

The video discusses the epidemic of sleep deprivation among American teenagers, highlighting the biological and policy-related factors contributing to the issue. It explains how early school start times conflict with teens' natural sleep cycles, leading to negative impacts on their health, academic performance, and safety. The video advocates for later school start times, presenting evidence of their benefits and addressing common concerns. It concludes with a call to action for policy changes to align school schedules with teens' biological needs.

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