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Schools reel from the extreme heat, but getting a new AC in the classroom isn’t an easy fix
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Yusra Farzan , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· September 11, 2026
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Key points Further information on the situation and the efforts to install air conditioning in all classrooms by the end of 2027 is available from the source. Parents are taking action to address the issue of sweltering classrooms.
Extreme heat is affecting schools. Parents are taking action to address the issue of sweltering classrooms. Some areas have seen temperatures reach triple digits.
A bond measure is being proposed to help solve the problem. Currently, many classrooms lack air conditioning.
Further information on the situation and the efforts to install air conditioning in all classrooms by the end of 2027 is available from the source. Temporary measures, such as portable fans, are being used in some classrooms.
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Category: schools ·
Published: September 11, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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