Sometimes when teachers do what others do, they can get into trouble simply because they are teachers. A case from San Diego highlights this very problem. In San Diego Unified School District v.
California teachers who have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) often ask us about their reporting responsibilities to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
When Congress passed the “No Child Left Behind Act” (NCLB, 20 USC §§ 6301, et seq.) the aim was to improve educational opportunities for disadvantaged children. As part of the effort, the statute provides funding for, and permits flexibility in, staffing poorly performing schools.
Education is a hot button topic in America. One of the great challenges is placing highly qualified teachers in the classroom – especially in classrooms serving underprivileged students.