And so we just get new desks, wonderful chairs, desk for the teachers, file cabinets, and we're just waiting on our books.

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Tenure allows teachers to put their feet up on the desk and possibly have a job forever.

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Other teachers refused to leave their drivers' licenses at the front desk in exchange for a bathroom key.

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