38° at 11 am. French students and staff struggle with unbearable classroom temperatures
French students and staff are facing extreme heat in classrooms, with temperatures reaching unbearable levels. Teachers report that conditions have become intolerable, making it difficult to conduct lessons effectively. Despite the heatwave, schools remain open and exams continue as planned, leading to widespread discomfort among students.
- ▪Temperatures in classrooms have reached extreme levels, causing discomfort for students and teachers.
- ▪The Ministry of Education has not decided to close schools or postpone exams despite the heatwave.
- ▪Students have reported symptoms such as headaches and faintness during classes.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 10:45:50 +0200 |
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In an examination room at Lycée Déodat-de-Séverac, in Toulouse, on May 28, 2026. ULRICH LEBEUF/MYOP FOR LE MONDE At the middle school where Amélie Pacaud teaches, in the suburbs of Paris, every day of extreme heat is an ordeal. No exterior blinds shield the windows from the sun, which beats down on the vast southern façade for more than 10 hours a day. "We're roasting in a sealed oven," said Pacaud, who teaches classes of 29 students. The teenagers spent the day lining up at the bathroom to drink water, and fans were provided in the most exposed classrooms, but "all they do is circulate hot air." On Thursday, May 28, students complained of headaches, some felt faint or vomited and nearly all were "listless." "In these conditions, it's not even teaching anymore, we're all just enduring…
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