More school districts now begin their academic years in July or August. This scheduling shift increases the chances of children facing extremely hot days.
In July 2026, Phoenix temperatures hit 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite the heat, children there walked to and from school, played at recess, and participated in baseball practice.
A playground for younger children in Lansing, Michigan offers a similar scene as captured by Nick King of the Lansing State Journal.
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