Extreme heat days are overheating schools more often — and experts say it needs our attention

Overheated classrooms are becoming more common amid more frequent instances of extreme heat. In some regions, that rising heat also coincides with smoke from wildfires. Parents, educators and experts are calling for more attention and investment to ensure Canadian students have cool, clean-air environments to learn in.

Extreme heat days are overheating schools more often — and experts say it needs our attention
A composite image showing two students, a boy at left in a white t-shift and a girl at right in a black t-shirt, sitting inside a bright classroom.

Overheated classrooms are becoming more common amid more frequent instances of extreme heat. In some regions, that rising heat also coincides with smoke from wildfires. Parents, educators and experts are calling for more attention and investment to ensure Canadian students have cool, clean-air environments to learn in.