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Wake County Schools Battle Broken HVAC | Durham News
Wake County Public Schools are facing a heating and cooling crisis—over a third of its schools have documented HVAC failures, even in mild weather, with some classrooms hitting 80 degrees. These issues aren’t just uncomfortable; they directly hinder student learning, as research shows optimal classroom temps are much cooler. The district’s $800 million maintenance backlog is being strained by HVAC repairs that consume a quarter of the funds, worsened by years of prioritizing staff over maintenance crews. While health inspections flag these problems as high priority, fixes often take…
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