Category: School News

Knowing exactly what to do in an emergency situation is the first step to saving lives. More formal training sessions should be implemented for staff, and even potentially students. If trained professionals directly provided students and staff with realistic simulation-like training, we would be far more prepared for a real-life scenario.

Research has shown that insufficient sleep in teens can impact mood, grades, and health. In order for teenagers to reach their full potential in school, Branford High School’s start time needs to be later.

Schools require students to sit for nearly six to seven hours, five days a week. This is detrimental to students’ education, and it endangers their health. However, simply offering children the option to stretch during class and move around more often can fix the problems caused by sitting still.