This year, just like last year, the nearly 200,000 kids in Chicago’s public elementary schools spent recess indoors during the first week of school, when the heat index hit 114 degrees. In the past ...

The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...

Jul. 5—As part of an initiative to improve facility infrastructure, Yuba City Unified School District (YCUSD) will construct new shade structures and playground equipment in select schools. The YCUSD ...