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Parents, teachers' unions call for keeping schools closed

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Parents and unions of teachers in Bulgaria strongly oppose the idea of ​​reopening schools before the end of the school year. Prime Minister Boyko Borissov mentioned such an option for students in grades 7 and 12 who are about to apply for admission to high-schools and universities.

In an online subscription, parents say it is impossible to abide by the anti-epidemic measures of social distancing at school. 
The Education Union at the Pokrepa Confederation of Labour calls for completing the academic year via distance learning. They warn that many teachers will refuse to act as invigilators at the final exams for completing grades 7 and 12 because they are aged above 55 and enter the risk group for Covid-19.




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