For many American teenagers, high school means trying desperately to understand algebra or chemistry in the 7am hour, fending off the urge to use your books, or your neighbor, as a pillow. But for kids in California, things may be looking up.
On 1 July, a state law took effect that protects most high school students from having to start class before 8.30am – the first law of its kind nationwide. Other states, including New York and New Jersey, are considering similar measures for teens, who naturally want to go to bed and get up later than adults do.
