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Brooklyn teacher arrested for sex abuse adds to rash of busts of city Education Department staffers

Brooklyn teacher arrested for sex abuse adds to rash of busts of city Education Department staffers

teacherverification March 21, 2012 0

A Brooklyn gym teacher was arrested Tuesday for sexually abusing a female student — making him at least the 15th city Education Department staffer to face a criminal rap this year. The arrest of Esran

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Teacher in court accused of sex assault on pupils

Teacher in court accused of sex assault on pupils

teacherverification March 21, 2012 0

A teacher abused his position of trust to sexually assault pupils, a court heard. Neil Carr, 25, of Polperro Close, Royton, was a teacher who was highly regarded until remarks by two young boys

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California Supreme Court Rules Schools Liable for Sexually Abusive Teachers

California Supreme Court Rules Schools Liable for Sexually Abusive Teachers

teacherverification March 20, 2012 0

In a ruling that will make school sex abuse lawsuits easier for California parents and students to file, the California Supreme Court has ruled that school districts can be held “vicariously liable” for the

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Charges stayed against former Regina substitute teacher

Charges stayed against former Regina substitute teacher

teacherverification March 16, 2012 0

The Crown has stayed all charges against a former Regina substitute teacher who had been facing allegations of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. In late November, Robert Rhett Burgess had been committed to stand trial

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Background Check Policy for Hiring Teachers Questioned in Lawsuit against School District

Background Check Policy for Hiring Teachers Questioned in Lawsuit against School District

teacherverification March 8, 2012 0

According to a report in the Myrtle Beach (SC) Herald, the father of a former Middle School student in Horry County, South Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the school district that hired a

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Harrisburg: Rules challenged regarding school background checks

Harrisburg: Rules challenged regarding school background checks

teacherverification February 28, 2012 0

Some school employees who have criminal pasts are fighting to keep their jobs in light of a recently revised Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting children. The (Harrisburg) Patriot-News says at least four lawsuits have been

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