Schools are always trying to improve student performance, but are education systems actually stopping students from learning? Recent studies show that even hard-working students struggle to cope with school timetables because they are sleep-deprived.
Many educators blame this on the typical ‘teen’ lifestyle – staying up too late, watching TV, using social networking sites and smartphones. However, science shows that this is not the reason. Studies show that teenagers need approximately 8½ to 9¼ hours of sleep per night for healthy brain function and development. However, most are getting only seven hours on average.