The superintendent said Hurts' donation will impact more than 5,000 students.
Hurts has donated $200,000 for air conditioners in Philadelphia-area schools to ensure students can stay comfortable during warmer months.
The superintendent of the Philadelphia school district, Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr., told "Good Morning America" that the donation is set to add 300"I think back to my time as a student not being able to imagine some of the things that you guys have to go through," Hurts said while speaking last week at a Philadelphia-area school. "I just want to serve you guys and help in any way I can.
, as of 2020, "41% of districts need to update or replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems," totaling about 36,000 schools in need of updates. The Philadelphia superintendent said installation of the air-conditioning units has begun, and the project will be complete by the start of the next school year.
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