After a school district changed its start time to 8 am, from 7:10 am, students are more engaged, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
But not everyone is thrilled with the new schedule.
Last year when she was a sixth grader, school got out at 1:55 p.m. and Kaitlyn was home by 3 p.m. after extracurricular activities. Now she finishes up at 4 p.m., leaving less time for homework, especially when the St. Louis Blues are on television, she said.
