Medical Xpress – Cynthia Lee
“Elementary school-age children who improved their sleep habits also improved in their academic performance, according to a study by researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute in partnership with the Riverside School Board in Montreal. Using a collaborative approach, called Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR), the team developed a program in conjunction with educators using experiential learning to provide students with competencies needed for real-world success by addressing real-world problems and situations through teacher directed and facilitated learning. “We found that cumulative average extension of five nights × 18.2 min = 91 min in total had a significant impact on report card grades”, says McGill professor and lead researcher Reut Gruber.”(more)