America's Wake Up Call: A New Study Shows That The Nation's Teachers May Need More Sleep.A new study shows that over three-fourths Noun 1. three-fourths - three of four equal parts; "three-fourths of a pound" three-quarters common fraction, simple fraction - the quotient of two integers of our nation's teachers surveyed (n=1,350) report at least one symptom symptom /symp·tom/ (simp´tom) any subjective evidence of disease or of a patient's condition, i.e., such evidence as perceived by the patient; a change in a patient's condition indicative of some bodily or mental state. of insomnia insomnia, abnormal wakefulness or inability to sleep. The condition may result from illness or physical discomfort, or it may be caused by stimulants such as coffee or drugs. However, frequently some psychological factor, such as worry or tension, is the cause. and it may be taking its toll on their time in the classroom. As we reset our clocks, this may be a wake up call to reset our sleep habits. Video Available You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/home.aspx?story=31181 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news information site (and for print or broadcast too). Visit http://www.newstream.com to download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. video, audio, text, graphics and photos. If you have any questions about the story, or about Newstream.com, please write to us at info@newstream.com. |
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