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It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures
Schools increasingly starting in July or August face growing heat risks as climate change intensifies summers. Many school buildings lack air conditioning, and outdoor spaces offer little shade. Extreme heat harms children's health, attendance, and learning. Experts warn districts are underprepared, urging investments in cooling infrastructure, adjusted schedules, and heat action plans to protect students and staff.