Dossier
Summer Rising
Coverage of Summer Rising in the Nexus archive.
- NYC Summer School Programs Are Urged To Stay Indoors Due to Wildfire Smoke
New York City officials urged summer school programs to limit outdoor activities due to wildfire smoke, impacting the Summer Rising program for 110,000 students. A Brooklyn principal reported reduced outdoor time for recess and sports, with indoor alternatives like card games, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned of health risks from heat and smoke.
- Wildfire smoke forces Summer Rising indoors as officials limit outdoor activities
New York City officials limited outdoor activities for the Summer Rising summer school program due to wildfire smoke, with the Education Department urging schools to reschedule outdoor trips. The smoke and heat have reduced students' outdoor time, leading to indoor activities and concerns about health risks, particularly for those with asthma.