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Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Local schools work to keep students cool as temperatures rise
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees on Thursday in some western Massachusetts communities, and this means it could get especially warm inside classrooms. Between Holyoke and Springfield, there are nearly 80 public schools that will be following hot weather protocols. Many schools in Springfield were built before air conditioners were available. Now, there is AC in about 50% of the buildings. Canadian wildfire smoke brings hazy skies to Massachusetts The school district is working with the Massachusetts School Building Authority to help fund renovations to the rest. In the next five years, all the schools should have AC units. In the meantime, classes will be held in cooler areas, fans will always be working, and shades will be pulled down when needed. Nurses will also monitor students for heat-related incidents, and they say parents can help too. 'We rely on our families to send their students to school prepared, wearing light clothing, and with water bottles,' said Azell Cavaan, CCO of Springfield Public Schools. 'We encourage students to stay hydrated during the course of the day.' While the HVAC systems and ACs are working in all Holyoke schools, their hot weather protocols include limiting recess and physical education. When it gets too hot, schools may be closed early or for the day. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Experian services available for those impacted by Springfield PowerSchool cybersecurity incident
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Credit and identity monitoring services are being offered to those impacted by the data breach of the PowerSchool Student Information System back in December. PowerSchool contains information on staff and K-12 students' grades, attendance, and other data for school districts across the country. Earlier this year, the company notified districts that a cybersecurity incident occurred on December 28, 2024. The data breach compromises names, addresses, medical records, and social security numbers that may have been found in the system. Two Connecticut teens arrested after setting laptop on fire More than 18,000 Massachusetts residents were impacted, including families and staff of Springfield Public Schools. In a news release sent to 22News on Thursday from Springfield Public Schools Chief Communication Officer Azell Cavaan, PowerSchool is offering two years of complimentary identity and credit monitoring services through Experian. Those who were enrolled in Springfield Public Schools on or before December 28, 2024, are eligible for these services. The deadline to enroll is July 31, 2025. For students under 18: Visit: Click 'Get Started' and enter activation code: CEBP456TRK For help, call Experian at 833-918-9464 and reference Engagement Number B138813 For students 18 and older (current or former): Visit: Click 'Get Started' and enter activation code: CTYU949PRK For help, call Experian at 833-918-9464 and reference Engagement Number B138812 WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
