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SUMMARY:Building a Strong Coalition for School Start Times
DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future of Education and Sleep Health \nJoin us for Building a Strong Coalition for School Start Times\, a comprehensive event designed to bring together advocates\, educators\, policymakers\, and health professionals to create actionable strategies for implementing later school start times. This is your opportunity to collaborate with experts\, share insights\, and drive meaningful change for student well-being. \nEvent Highlights: \n•Keynote Talk: The Case for Later School Start Times \nHear from a leading expert on the science and benefits of aligning school schedules with adolescent sleep needs. Learn how later start times improve academic performance\, mental health\, and overall quality of life for students. \n•Panel Discussion: Overcoming Barriers and Building Partnerships \nA diverse panel of educators\, public health advocates\, and community leaders will explore the challenges of advocating for later school start times. Topics include managing logistics\, addressing community concerns\, and securing support from stakeholders. \n•Strategy Session: Building a Winning Coalition \nWork collaboratively in small groups to identify key allies\, craft compelling messaging\, and develop actionable strategies for driving local and state-level change. This hands-on session is designed to empower participants with the tools they need to succeed. \nWho Should Attend? \n•Educators and School Administrators: Gain insights into the benefits and challenges of later start times for your district. \n•Policymakers and Community Leaders: Understand the broader impact of school start time changes and how to advocate effectively. \n•Health Professionals: Contribute your expertise on the critical role of sleep in adolescent health. \n•Parents and Advocates: Learn how to join or lead efforts in your community to support this important change. \nWhy This Matters: \nResearch is clear: teens need more sleep\, and school start times play a crucial role in their health and success. By building a strong coalition\, we can overcome challenges and create a future where every student has the opportunity to thrive. \nEvent Details: \n📢 Join us to build a movement that supports healthier\, more effective school schedules. Together\, we can make later start times a reality for students everywhere. \n\n\n\n\nNOTE: This is planned as a FREE EVENT open to the public. Event details are TENTATIVE* \n\n\n\nHealth Culture Foundation’s mission is to make high quality health education material as widely available as possible. We will be publishing a resource from each event with key findings and links to related resources. \n\n\n\n*In some cases\, if we don’t have the right host and audience for a live event\, resources will be reallocated for an interactive report or pre-recorded webinar. \n\n\n\nContact Us for confirmation or sign up to our mailing list to find out more
URL:https://www.sleepawarenessmonth.org/event/building-a-strong-coalition-for-school-start-times/
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