The School District of Philadelphia says 57 schools will shift to virtual learning on Wednesday due to the extreme heat in the forecast.
In a statement, district officials said that while progress has been made in upgrading cooling systems, some buildings still do not have adequate air conditioning to ensure safe and comfortable learning environments.
Early childhood centers located at the affected schools will also move to virtual instruction. All in-person after-school activities, including athletic programs scheduled for Wednesday, have been canceled…