Pittsburgh Schools Move To Remote Learning Due To Heat

September 5, 2023 5:09 am

PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – Dozens of schools within the Pittsburgh Public Schools district will move to remote learning for two days this week due to forecasted high temperatures. Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walter activated the district’s Extreme Heat Protocol on Monday. A total of 38 schools will learn remotely on Tuesday and Wednesday. The district implemented the new protocol back in May and began monitoring heat anytime temperatures go above 85 degrees. The city has also announced that it will be opening its cooling centers on Tuesday and Wednesday as well.