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‘Nobody feels good, nobody’s learning’: How high temperatures disrupt Philadelphia’s school days
High temperatures disrupt Philadelphia schools, with 50 schools lacking adequate cooling as summer begins. Progress has been made through HVAC upgrades and donations, but challenges remain in modernizing old buildings. The district plans to address this via a 10-year facilities plan.
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