https://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/01/opinion/01fri4.html?searchResultPosition=8

- advocate piece
- By being able to sleep more, students will be able to perform better in school
- Teens will be able to stay awake in school and remain more attentive in class
- better performance in after school activities like sports




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