Texas 7th Grade ELA Question of the Day
Test your knowledge with a hand-picked multiple-choice question.
Every morning, the first bell rings at 7:30, but the science on teen sleep tells a different story. Adolescents' internal clocks shift later during puberty, making it harder to fall asleep early and wake before sunrise. When schools move start times closer to 8:30, studies show attendance improves, tardies decline, and grades tick up because rested brains learn better. A neighboring district that shifted its schedule reported fewer nurse visits for headaches and a 20 percent drop in tardies in the first semester. Some worry that after-school activities would be squeezed, yet districts that adjusted found practices simply started a little later, and participation stayed steady. If we want students to show up ready, focused, and safe on the road, we should align the schedule with how their bodies actually work. Seventh graders who drag themselves in half-awake aren't choosing laziness; they are fighting biology. A later start would support health without sacrificing athletics or electives.
Which statement best expresses the author's central claim?