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Michael Zwaagstra: Deal With the Causes of Teacher Absenteeism—Not Just the Symptoms

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Michael Zwaagstra: Deal With the Causes of Teacher Absenteeism—Not Just the Symptoms
It’s important to address the underlying factors that make teacher absenteeism more likely, writes Michael Zwaagstra. Africa Studio/Shutterstock
Michael Zwaagstra
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Think back to when you were a student. How much learning took place when your teachers were absent?

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Michael Zwaagstra
Michael Zwaagstra
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Michael Zwaagstra is a public high school teacher and a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute. He is the author of “A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning.”