too tired to do homework. After the change, that dropped to 35% and 56%, respectively.
At the same time, scores that measured academic engagement rose significantly.
“The study findings are important because getting enough sleep is critical for adolescent development, physical health, mood, and academic success,” Meltzer said.
The report was published online recently in the journal Sleep, and the findings were presented Wednesday at a meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine in San Antonio, Texas.
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