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Teacher Karli Myers poses with her husband, Jordan Myers, and their seven-month-old, Luke. Karli spent years stockpiling sick leave in order to have time at home with Luke after he was born. Beth Wallis/KOSU hide caption

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Education

Without paid family leave, teachers stockpile sick days and aim for summer babies

Less than one-fifth the largest school districts offer paid parental leave for teachers, and only a handful of states guarantee it. That leaves few options for educators who want to start a family.

Jolien Boumkwo competed in the 100-meter hurdles at the European Athletics Team Championships, in Chorchow, Silesia, Poland, this weekend, answering her team's call for help in securing two points in the competition. Erik Van Leeuwen/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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A Belgian shot-putter runs the hurdles after answering her team's call for help

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The Smithfield feed processing mill producing food for nearby hog-raising farms in Milford, Utah. Jon G. Fuller/VW Pics/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images hide caption

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China owns 380,000 acres of land in the U.S. Here's where

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Teacher Karli Myers poses with her husband, Jordan Myers, and their seven-month-old, Luke. Karli spent years stockpiling sick leave in order to have time at home with Luke after he was born. Beth Wallis/KOSU hide caption

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Without paid family leave, teachers stockpile sick days and aim for summer babies

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