School District Issues Extreme Heat Guidance As Climate Change Plagues Classrooms
The School District of Philadelphia issued what it called extreme heat protocols after high temperatures caused schools to dismiss students early last week. Reggie McNeil, the chief operating officer for the district, on Friday released guidance stating that when temperatures exceed 85 degrees or the heat index hits 90, the district will begin monitoring temperatures inside each school, and recommend appropriate action to keep students and teachers safe, as early as possible.
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