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Primary school teacher absenteeism in Amsterdam highest among major cities: 'I've had to send a class home eight times'

Primary school teacher absenteeism in Amsterdam highest among major cities: 'I've had to send a class home eight times'

Amsterdam continues to report the highest rate of teacher absenteeism among major cities for the third year in a row, according to a report by DUO. Schools are struggling to secure substitute teachers, leading to instances where students must be sent home.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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