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Students of an Iowa professor who was sanctioned for mandating masks in his classroom are defending their teacher. Students in Steve O'Kane's plant systematics class at the University of Northern Iowa penned a letter of support for him Tuesday that was forwarded to the Board of Regents and school administrators.
The president of the student government at the University of Northern Iowa has penned a resolution condemning school administrators for sanctioning a professor after he mandated students wear masks in his classroom. Professor Steve O'Kane has been relieved of his in-person teaching duties, a step which students say punishes them as well as him.
University of Northern Iowa professor Steve O'Kane was well aware he'd be in violation of the Board of Regents' policy when he instituted his mask requirement for his classes.
University of Northern Iowa professor Steve O'Kane was well aware he'd be in violation of the Board of Regents' policy when he instituted his mask requirement for his classes.
University of Northern Iowa professor Steve O'Kane was well aware he'd be in violation of the Board of Regents' policy when he instituted his mask requirement for his classes.