paul ebben looks closer to see if the dream of a few more hours of sleep will ever become reality. it's tonight's eye on education. >> reporter: the school bus roll in early at newton north high school. is it tough to get up and be here by 7:40. >> definitely interwas late this morning. >> reporter: and classes begin at 7:50. can't think in the morning. >> i don't get a lot of sleep and it would be super nice to start school a little later. >> reporter: to help the busy teens get more sleep, newton is now looking into the possibility of a later high school start time. >> research is so overwhelming and study continue to come out -- studies continue to come south saying later start times is healthier. >> reporter: the american academy of pediatrics recommend mide and -- middle and high schools delay start to 8:30 or later. harvard researchers found 16 years old could benefit from a 10:00 start time. and an hour later could be bet for 18 -- best for 18-year-olds noteasy. >> if it was simple smart long time ages. >> reporter: after school sports -- ago. >> reporter: after school sport