Schools in many states cited inadequate air conditioning in cutting days short this week.
in cutting days short this week. Temperatures in the mid-90s also led to online learning in Pittsburgh and Baltimore.
The early dismissals caused headaches for families who had to scramble to make last-minute schedule changes. Late summer heat isn’t unusual. But temperatures at the start of the school year have been getting warmer for years. District spokeswoman Monique Braxton said many schools need upgraded electrical systems to support air conditioning.
Nationwide, an estimated 36,000 schools need to update or install HVAC systems, according to a U.S. Government Accountability Office report in 2020.
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