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Schools Struggle as Absences Surge | Wellington News
Schools are reeling from a surge in student absences, with nearly 10% of class time lost nationwide last week — the highest in three years. Teachers are falling ill too, forcing principals to scramble: combining classes, pulling admins into classrooms, or even sending grades home. With substitute teachers already scarce, especially in high schools, the ripple effect is crippling daily operations. Experts urge sick students to stay home but return as soon as they’re well, while schools independently decide on masks and hygiene rules. This isn’t just lost time — it’s lost learning, hitting…
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