A new study shows that more than a quarter of high school-aged students' time spent on their smartphones occurs in school. It comes as state lawmakers across the country introduce and pass ...

Research shows K-12 students in different states spend wildly different amounts of time in school, and suggests the nation's schools could be much better about using the learning time they do have.

Internationally, there is considerable variation. Top-ranked Finland has a roughly five hour school day that includes break time and lunch. China’s school days for high school students can run ...

The original legislation, approved in 2023, was designed to give students more sleep before school. Supporters pointed to research suggesting that more time in bed could lead to improved grades ...