On November 14, 2024, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh’s Center of Sleep and Circadian Science called for high schools to start classes later in the day. They argue that early start times lead to chronic sleep deprivation among teens, resulting in learning challenges and mental health issues. Medical experts and local school administrators highlighted the benefits of later start times at a panel discussion, emphasizing the correlation between sleep deprivation and issues like suicide and risky driving. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC recommend that middle and high schoolers start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.