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Loophole allowed former teacher to evade law

Loophole allowed former teacher to evade law

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A former teacher accused of using fraudulent information to become employed as a teacher and color guard instructor at three local Wichita Falls schools — and who was employed briefly at a fourth in

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Fresno Mom Of Alleged Teacher Sex Abuse Victim Speaks Out

Fresno Mom Of Alleged Teacher Sex Abuse Victim Speaks Out

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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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When background checks miss the mark

When background checks miss the mark

teacherverification April 11, 2012 0

The teacher arrived with excellent credentials and more than 20 years of experience in the classroom when he accepted a position last year at a private school in Menlo Park. What the school didn't know

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When Teachers and their Unions Don’t Care

When Teachers and their Unions Don’t Care

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The Miramonte child abuse scandal and several other cases recently unraveled show how for so many years our educational system has failed our community and, more importantly, the children they were entrusted to educate. Having

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Teacher held for sexually assaulting 10-year-old boy in Lebanon

Teacher held for sexually assaulting 10-year-old boy in Lebanon

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Lebanese police have taken into custody a school teacher suspected of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old student, security sources told The Daily Star Tuesday. The teacher, who is in his 50s, was arrested 10 days ago

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Coaches and volunteers to undergo background screenings in New Jersey township

Coaches and volunteers to undergo background screenings in New Jersey township

teacherverification April 10, 2012 0

In a 4-to-1 committee vote, members of the Union Township, New Jersey, council agreed to hire a company to conduct background checks of employees and recreation league volunteers, the Hunterdon Democrat reports. "They're around children,

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Bail Set At $2 Million For Ralston Teacher

Bail Set At $2 Million For Ralston Teacher

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A Ralston educator accused of touching students inappropriately is being held with bail set at $2 million.Nicholas Richter, 58, who has worked in schools for 22 years, faces three counts of third-degree sexual assault.On

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Former Meyersdale teacher pleads guilty to indecent assault

Former Meyersdale teacher pleads guilty to indecent assault

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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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