Saint Louis Public Schools weighs a big shift: later school start times
District leaders call the effort “Thrive Times,” noting that research ties later starts to better sleep, fewer tardies, and stronger academic outcomes.

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Saint Louis Public Schools weighs a big shift: later school start times
District leaders call the effort “Thrive Times,” noting that research ties later starts to better sleep, fewer tardies, and stronger academic outcomes.
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