Hot Enough to Cancel Recess | Little Rock News

When temperatures soar past 93°F—feeling like 103° with humidity—McRae Elementary in Searcy, Arkansas, is pulling recess indoors to protect kids from heat exhaustion. Teachers say outdoor play is vital for energy release, but safety comes first: overheated students can’t focus in class. The school uses weather apps to monitor conditions and make tough calls, showing how schools are adapting to extreme heat to keep kids cool, safe, and ready to learn. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6453dc471c9310fd