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Miami-Dade Superintendent Says Figuring Out Later School Start Times Requires 'Balance'

Published: Jan. 18, 2020, 2:15 a.m.

Public high schools in South Florida start before 8 a.m. — they have for years. But research finds a later beginning is better for teenagers and their sleep cycle. Miami-Dade schools are considering changing school start times and having the first bell ring later at high schools. On the South Florida Roundup, host Tom Hudson talked about the effort with Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. Here's an excerpt of their conversation: ALBERTO CARVALHO: I think the perfect solution will