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Redleg

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2. My solution was to stop giving exams right before or right after the break

Reply to cab67 (Original post)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 03:51 PM

23 hrs ago

I know that many students will leave days before spring break starts and some will return several days after spring break ends. I don't understand their priorities, and I don't believe I can change them. I do still get annoyed by such attendance issues but I try not to vent in front of students.

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reminder from college instructor to parents - [View all] cab67 Yesterday OP

Some teachers simply put a sign, prominently displayed, Igel 23 hrs ago #1

My solution was to stop giving exams right before or right after the break Redleg 23 hrs ago #2

In my classes, at least, cab67 23 hrs ago #3