""On days when it's really hot, I stop trying to teach because I see my students really uncomfortable. All we can do is try to take our mind off our discomfort. Kids get sick, they'll get a headache, nausea, they'll feel really tired.""
""Research shows that heat makes it harder for children to learn. A Harvard white paper from January 2024 noted that the ideal temperature for concentration is 72 degrees, and lowering classroom temperatures from 86 to 68 degrees can improve academic performance by 20%.""
Oakland classrooms frequently experience heat waves, with over 75% lacking cooling systems. Teachers employ various methods to cool students, such as icy bandanas and misting. However, these solutions are insufficient for the widespread issue. Research indicates that high temperatures hinder learning, with optimal concentration at 72 degrees. Parents and teachers hope recent heat waves will prompt the Oakland Unified School District to take action to improve classroom conditions this summer.
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