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Background checks for school bus drivers signed into law

Background checks for school bus drivers signed into law

teacherverification April 16, 2012 0

An Osage woman’s concern for child safety has resulted in mandatory background checks for Iowa school bus drivers. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed the bill into law Wednesday. Kim Koenigs of Osage worked and advocated for

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Teacher’s arrest shocks students and parents

Teacher’s arrest shocks students and parents

teacherverification April 16, 2012 0

Foothill High School students and parents say they are in shock and angry after learning a teacher there allegedly molested a child. Foothill’s band director, 34-year-old Luke Youngs, was arrested last week on

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Fresno Mom Of Alleged Teacher Sex Abuse Victim Speaks Out

Fresno Mom Of Alleged Teacher Sex Abuse Victim Speaks Out

teacherverification April 12, 2012 0

The mother of an alleged victim of former Modesto high school teacher James Hooker spoke out against him on Tuesday night and said she hopes her daughter’s actions help put a stop to him. Hooker,

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Former Meyersdale teacher pleads guilty to indecent assault

Former Meyersdale teacher pleads guilty to indecent assault

teacherverification April 10, 2012 0

A former Meyersdale Area High School band director pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent assault and one count of corruption of minors Monday. Joshua Steven Covert, 38, Freidhoff Lane, Johnstown, is facing up to

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Former Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault Scheduled To Be In Court Tuesday

Former Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault Scheduled To Be In Court Tuesday

teacherverification April 10, 2012 0

The former Modesto high school teacher now accused of sexual assault with a minor 14 years ago is expected to appear before a judge Tuesday. Out on bail, Christopher James Hooker didn’t answer the door

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Pennsylvania and New Jersey implement strict, mindful background checks for school systems

Pennsylvania and New Jersey implement strict, mindful background checks for school systems

teacherverification April 9, 2012 0

New Jersey and Pennsylvania recently passed legislation requiring all school board members to pass a background screening, which has raised questions among some skeptics, pressofAtlanticCity.com reports

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Teacher Charged With Sex of 14-Year-Old Student

Teacher Charged With Sex of 14-Year-Old Student

teacherverification April 9, 2012 0

(Memphis) The Excellence Academy is a small private school. It’s so small it leases space at the Greater Imani Church in Raleigh. The church has no affiliation with the school other than landlord. But the small

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Principal accused of forgery to help ex-con get schools job

Principal accused of forgery to help ex-con get schools job

teacherverification April 7, 2012 0

A former southwest suburban elementary school principal has been charged with forging documents to help a man convicted in a fatal beating get a job at her school. Tashona R. Marshall, 32, of Chicago’s Roseland

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