States look to mend gaps in teacher screening systems

USA Today: State lawmakers and education officials around the country said this week they plan to address weaknesses in teacher screening policies and practices following an investigation by the USA TODAY NETWORK.

The USA TODAY NETWORK investigation found the nation’s database of disciplined teachers, run by the nonprofit National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification, is missing the names of thousands of educators who have been disciplined by state agencies.

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