There’s a more basic reason for flex classes: catching up on sleep, reports NPR.

“I’m able to sleep in as long as I need to, so I always get like a good night’s rest,” says junior Jerome Tiel. “I’m able to just do more things with my day. I feel like this is one of the best changes in my life.”

Jerome’s father, James Brains, likes what he’s seeing so far.

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