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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

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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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Why Screening Educators is Critical

Why Screening Educators is Critical

teacherverification April 7, 2012 0

One of the great ironies about the education industry surrounds how little attention is given to screening educators. The irony lies in the fact that teachers and their aids have an enormous amount of

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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

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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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Another High School Coach Charged With Sexual Contact With Students

Another High School Coach Charged With Sexual Contact With Students

teacherverification April 7, 2012 0

Another high school coach in Eastern Carolina is accused of having improper contact with students. It's the second one since Wednesday. Halifax County deputies say Erick Williams, a former basketball coach at Northwest Halifax High

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Do You Really Know Your Child’s Teacher? Do A Teacher Background Check!

Do You Really Know Your Child’s Teacher? Do A Teacher Background Check!

teacherverification April 6, 2012 0

One of the most important people in our children's lives, is their teacher. This is why we felt it was very important to discuss doing a teacher background check. When kids are involved you

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Ralston Teacher Booked on a Felony

Ralston Teacher Booked on a Felony

teacherverification April 6, 2012 0

A Ralston elementary instructor who specializes in working with high ability learners has been booked on felony charges of sexual assault of a child. Nick Richter, 58, works as a specialized teacher at Seymour Elementary

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