There might be some element of truth to that
But there is a lot of evidence that it would improve students' performance e.g. www.newscientist.com/article/2187826-first-direct-evidence-that-later-school-day-really-does-help-teenagers/
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tarka_dall Like normal dall, only a bit more spicy, Wed 13 Apr 2022, 21:34,
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Far be it from me to disavow the arguments of New Scientist,
but until we all WFH it’s good preparation for real life. Just how sheltered do these poor little lambs need to be? Never did me any ‘arm, guvnor.
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Prufrock Lucifer, son of the morning!, Wed 13 Apr 2022, 21:44,
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I see your point
But it appears that it's specific to younger people, so trying to get them to learn from 8am isn't as effective as starting school later. That said, I guess I could say the same about myself!
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tarka_dall Like normal dall, only a bit more spicy, Thu 14 Apr 2022, 21:40,
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The indulgent pedagogy of the decadent teachers’ unions would certainly have us on the side of the sleepy heads.
Many of our friends in Asia have different views. And get different results. Closer to home, even the lazy frogs, with their constant grèves et manifestations, have the kids in class at 8am.
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Prufrock Lucifer, son of the morning!, Fri 15 Apr 2022, 0:09,
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