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Many Ohio schools not equipped to handle heat wave

Season 2023 Episode 34 | 26m 46s

The summer break is over, but a late-season heat wave caused several local school districts to close. Many schools lack air conditioning. The issue has become more pronounced, even as some districts have decided to start school after Labor Day and as the effects of climate change intensify. This was the hottest summer ever measured in the Northern Hemisphere. The story tops this week's Ideas.

Aired: 09/07/23
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Watch • 26:46
Ideas
DeWine suggests changes to abortion law if Issue 1 fails
Early voting in Ohio has picked up as Election Day nears.
Episode: S2023 E42 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Monitor: Cleveland Police failed to embrace culture change
The department is eight years into implementation of a federal consent decree.
Episode: S2023 E40 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Redistricting overhaul backers clear another hurdle
Supporters want to take the power to draw legislative districts away from poliiticans.
Episode: S2023 E39 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio’s Jim Jordan seeking to become next House Speaker
Republicans toppled Speaker Kevin McCarthy this week in an historic vote.
Episode: S2023 E38 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Cuyahoga County selects Garfield Heights as new jail site
Cuyahoga County Council has agreed to purchase acreage in Garfield Heights for a new jail.
Episode: S2023 E37 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Cleveland goes after landlords over lead-safe law
Cleveland law required properties built before 1978 to be lead-free by March 2023.
Episode: S2023 E36 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Akron Police Chief Stephen Mylett to retire after tumultuous
The departure of Akron's police chief, state school report cards, the UAW strike and more.
Episode: S2023 E35 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Dozens of rural Ohio school districts arm teachers and staff
The districts say arming staff will better protect students.
Episode: S2023 E33 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Group works to put redistricting amendment on 2024 ballot
The proposed amendment aiming for 2024 seeks to take lawmakers out of the process.
Episode: S2023 E32 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Rejection of Issue 1 puts focus on November abortion vote
The defeat of Issue 1 increases the stakes for the vote to protect abortion rights.
Episode: S2023 E31 | 26:46