California: KCRA 3 Investigates: Teachers not flagged on state datebase when under investigation

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    KCRA 3 Investigates: Teachers not flagged on state datebase when under investigation

    If you want to learn about the employment and disciplinary histories of hair stylists or nurses, no problem. But, try looking for the same information about California teachers and its likely unavailable. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is the agency responsible for issuing teachers' licenses and, when necessary, revoking or suspending them. The CTC maintains a website which promises, "immediate access to credential and discipline information" about teachers. However, a KCRA 3 investigation found the information available publicly is difficult to access and often unreliable in creating a clear picture of a teacher's history. KCRA 3 used the ...


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