New York City officials are advising school leaders to keep students indoors due to soaring temperatures approaching 100 degrees and high humidity. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning, affecting the final week of school in the largest school system in the nation. The Education Department has recommended canceling or rescheduling outdoor activities planned for peak heat hours, with limited opportunities for rescheduling due to the imminent end of the school year. Safety measures include staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen when outdoors. Parents largely support keeping children indoors during this heat.
The Education Department has advised principals to cancel or reschedule outdoor activities due to extreme heat, stressing the importance of student safety during high temperatures.
As heat climbs toward 100 degrees, officials recommend moving activities indoors and ensuring that students are hydrated and protected from the sun during outdoor activities.
With the last week of school coinciding with high temperatures, many parents support the decision to keep kids indoors, acknowledging safety issues associated with severe heat.
Election day may complicate plans as over 700 schools will serve as polling places, adding another layer of logistical challenges for end-of-year activities.
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