Updated December 15, 2020 11:23 a.m. EST
By Nia Harden and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters
Cary, N.C. Wake County Public School System leaders recommended on Monday afternoon to the Wake County Board of Education that all students return to remote learning because of staffing issues.
Superintendent Cathy Moore said principals have been reporting a staffing shortage because of teachers being told to quarantine because of possible coronavirus exposure and recommended all students move to remote learning from Jan. 4-15. It gives us an opportunity to take a breath, said Board Chairman Keith Sutton.
In October, during the first week of in-person learning, 194 absences for teachers needing substitutes was reported. During that week, there was 84.7% sub availability. Last week, 494 absences were reported and sub availability had dropped to 64%.
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