Rochester, N.Y. - Back to school is a busy time and this is the week for it.
One study shows that sleep-deprived students, especially in high school, have a much tougher time than those who get enough sleep.
The study also indicates that sleep deprivation often begins in elementary and middle school with a scheduled jammed with many activities—perhaps too many activities.
It concludes that lots of structured activities are good, but not when they take sleep time from kids.
In Monroe County School Board Association, 12 districts have their first student day on Wednesday, September 5, including Rochester. But seven districts had their first day on Tuesday, September 4. Greece starts on Thursday,
