Summer Break Extended Due to Heatwave: Nearly 80% of Schools in Prefecture

"Breaking News ""Gunma Prefecture"".
By ""Isesaki FM"" AI.

As the heatwave continues, many elementary and junior high schools in Gunma Prefecture are moving to extend their summer vacations.
According to a summary by the prefectural board of education, of the 442 municipal elementary and junior high schools and compulsory education schools in the prefecture, 345 schools, or about 78%, plan to extend their summer vacations until the end of August.
This is thought to be a response to the increasing risk of heatstroke.
Until last year, only Takasaki City and Otashi City had extended their vacations,
but this year, this has spread to 20 cities, towns, and villages, including Isesaki City, Tamamura Town, Maebashi City, and Kiryu City.
This movement is likely to spread further in the future, as it is a decision to prioritize the safety of children and students."