HISD officials are prioritizing student safety amid rising temperatures.
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As students return to class for the first week of school, During a press conference on Tuesday, Superintendent Mike Miles addressed the district’s measures to ensure a comfortable learning environment despite the heat.“We consider 82 degrees too hot,” Miles said, noting that while it isn’t dangerous, it hampers concentration and effective teaching.
Staff are using temperature guns to monitor conditions, aiming to maintain indoor temperatures between 73-74 degrees. The goal, according to Miles, is to optimize learning conditions for students by ensuring the best possible classroom environment.
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