Implementing Our Solution:
There are a number of steps and factors that need to be considered in order to prepose a genuine solution and make realistic changes in our school. Below are these ideas explained in more detail. Please click through each link to see more information.
Ways to implement the solution
Influencing Current Discussions
Meetings and discussions will need to happen in order to effect real change.
Influencing Policymakers
This is a current and ongoing conversation, that isn't coming to an end anytime soon, so we have to be a part of it.
Influencing Community
Gaining support from parents, students, and citizens is crucial to implementing the school start time change.
Looking for Student Responses
As stated previously, the district has recently been looking for student and community input on many of its decisions. This is seen in many aspects, such as students now having the privilege to help choose the summer reading books, provide feedback about the high school's food service and health curriculum with district-wide surveys, and being able to write and present our ideas regarding student sleep to the Board of Education at their meetings. If there were a time that they were willing to listen to us, it is now.
Why Should the Government Care?
The government should prioritize addressing the issue of student lack of sleep due to several compelling reasons. Firstly, in a democratic society that values education, it is crucial to ensure that every individual has equal access to educational opportunities. Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) explicitly states that everyone has the right to education. It emphasizes that education should be free, at least at the elementary and fundamental stages, and that it should be compulsory. The government runs the risk of preventing the complete development of the human personality and undermining respect by ignoring the issue of student sleep deprivation.
Additionally, the very presence of schools is consistent with the larger objective of advancing society's welfare. The preamble to the constitution often emphasizes the importance of an educated population for the well-being and progress of the nation. An uneducated society can limit its potential for growth and innovation, hindering its ability to address societal challenges effectively. By addressing student sleep deprivation, the government exhibits its dedication to building an informed and aware population that can positively contribute to the nation's overall growth.
In conclusion, a number of issues support the government's worry regarding student sleep deprivation. In a democratic society, the ideal of equitable access to education is vital, and the achievement of this objective is hampered by the issue of student sleep deprivation. Moreover, the existence of schools itself is rooted in the pursuit of the general welfare of society, which necessitates an educated population. Additionally, addressing student sleep deprivation is essential for safeguarding their overall well-being, cognitive abilities, and social interactions. By recognizing and actively addressing this concern, the government demonstrates its commitment to fostering a fair, equitable, and thriving educational environment that benefits both individual students and society as a whole.