School Start Times and Student Health - EP 9 w/ Phyllis Payne at School Start Later

In this episode of the REM Reward Podcast, Ryan Shintani sits down with Phyllis from Start School Later (SSL) to discuss the Let's Sleep! initiative and the movement to push for later school start times. They explore SSL's origins, current collaborations with school districts, and the nationwide goal of adjusting school schedules to better align with adolescents' natural sleep rhythms. Phyllis addresses common misconceptions about sleep and school start times, the challenges and benefits of implementing these changes, and how cultural attitudes influence the debate. They also cover the impact of inadequate sleep on academic performance and mental health, as well as strategies for promoting healthy sleep habits among students. Join us for an insightful discussion on how changing school start times can lead to healthier, more successful students. Resources/Links Mentioned: School Start Later - startschoollater.net Let's Sleep! - letssleep.org The Attorney's - schoolstarttime.org Connect with REM Reward: ► Website: remreward.org ► Instagram: @rem_reward Listen to our podcasts on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! • ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ •⁠ Spotify Podcasts⁠ • ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ •⁠ YouTube⁠ For more tips, check our website at remreward.org.