State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick is acknowledging school officials’ desire for more COVID-19 guidance but says she’s simply following the advice of medical professionals. McCormick addressed the question of whether or not schools should be open, during a virtual media briefing Thursday.
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Governor Eric Holcomb has extended Indiana’s public health emergency declaration into September. The declaration was first issued on March 6 and has now been extended five times. It remains in effect until September 2, unless it’s renewed again.
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Many school corporations welcome students into the 2017-2018 school year this week which means students’ sleep schedules will be changing. Nearly 8 in 10 Indiana high school students sleep less than the recommended eight hours on school nights.
According to Pediatric Sleep Specialist Dr. Sarah Honaker, a change in internal body clocks makes it difficult for many teens to fall asleep before 11 p.m. or midnight. Decreased sleep associated with rising early and later bedtimes can lead to dangerous consequences.
