Power out at D.C. Public Schools

Because it’s generally frowned upon to force children into dark, non-air-conditioned buildings when it’s 93 degrees outside, classes at J.O. Wilson Elementary and the Community College of D.C. were canceled Wednesday due to power outages.

D.C. Public Schools’ headquarters in Northeast also lost power Tuesday, and a call to staff Wednesday morning was met with “I’m dealing with a power outage right now.” A release from Mayor Vincent Gray said central-office functions have been moved to “remote locations” — Eastern High School and employees’ homes.