Broward teacher could be fired for not wearing mask

The recommended termination of John C. Alvarez, 57, a science teacher at Piper High in Sunrise, could reignite a bitter debate in Broward over the required use of face coverings to combat COVID-19. School district officials are accusing Alvarez of insubordination, neglect of duty and incompetence. Alvarez plans to appeal the recommendation to a state administrative law judge.