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State to blame for teacher absenteeism

The Ministry of Education has suddenly realised the cause of dismal examination results in public schools.

The ministry believes that the most compelling reason for declining performance is teacher absenteeism. Teachers like all human beings have needs which may once in a while compel them to be absent from school.

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