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70+ Philadelphia Schools Will Have Early Dismissals As Temps Expected To Soar Near 100 Degrees 70+ Philadelphia Schools Will Have Early Dismissals As Temps Expected To Soar Near 100 Degrees
70+ Philadelphia Schools Will Have Early Dismissals As Temps Expected To Soar Near 100 Degrees The school year hasn't even begun yet in Philadelphia, but some schools are already prepping schedule changes due to extreme heat. The Philadelphia Public School District has set early dismissals for its more than 70 schools without air conditioning, as heat index values are expected to soar up to 100 degrees. The plan to let schools without A/C three hours early takes effect Tuesday, Sept. 5 and Wednesday, Sept. 6. The plan could carry into Thursday and Friday, depending on heat conditions throughout the week, district officials said. "The District’s Extreme Heat Emergency Response Proced…

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by Cecilia Levine