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California heat waves expose schools' lack of preparation

Original: Punishing heat waves are becoming more common in California. Most schools aren’t prepared

News outlets across California are reporting that punishing heat waves are becoming more frequent in the state, yet most schools are not prepared to keep students safe. Reports from CapRadio and EdSource highlight the gap between worsening extreme heat and the cooling systems, procedures and funding available on campuses. The coverage raises questions about how districts will protect students as dangerously hot days increasingly fall during the school year.

Why now: Extreme heat is hitting California during the school year, drawing attention to under-equipped school facilities.

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• Punishing heat waves are becoming more common in California. Most schools aren’t prepared · capradio.org
• Punishing heat waves are becoming more common in California. Most schools aren’t prepared · EdSource
• Punishing heat waves are becoming more common in California. Most schools aren’t prepared · EdSource

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