City leaders are in the early stages of researching the pros and cons of changing school hours in Nashville.

Metro Nashville Public Schools is working with Mayor Freddie O’Connell and the Metro Nashville Board of Education to conduct a study evaluating the effectiveness of the district’s school hours.

“Research shows that how we structure and optimize instructional time has a real impact on student health and success,” said Mayor O’Connell.

They are also considering factors like transportation logistics, family routines, and operational efficiency.

No decisions have been made as MNPS Superintendent Adrienne Battle said she wants to incorporate community feedback into any proposed solutions.

“We know there are opportunities and challenges with any start time structure for schools, and

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