Voices: Poll: Should schools close as temperatures hit 38C in the June heatwave?
With temperatures forecast to reach 38C and classrooms expected to become uncomfortably hot, we're asking readers whether schools should be allowed to close during extreme heatwaves or remain open with extra safeguards in place
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Voices: Poll: Should schools close as temperatures hit 38C in the June heatwave?
With temperatures forecast to reach 38C and classrooms expected to become uncomfortably hot, we're asking readers whether schools should be allowed to close during extreme heatwaves or rema...