Abusive Educators Revealed in National AP Investigation
The Associated Press identifies 2570 teachers whose credentials were revoked or denied over five years amid widespread underreporting and limited action. Victims include students across many states with cases spanning from misconduct in class to after hours.
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District of Columbia
Blended past abuse cases haunt educators and licenses
Prosecutor Steve Janosko notes abuse cases linger as teachers resign or move on, escaping full licensure review. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification limits name sharing to state agencies, enabling “passing the trash” dynamics. Aaron Brevik, an Michigan elementary teacher, filmed in locker rooms and admitted molesting a sleeping boy, now serves 5 to 20 years. Minnesota had already permanently suspended his license in 2001 after inviting minors to a hotel.
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Jennah Bramow
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gary C. Lindsey
Lindsey
Oelwein
Illinois
Congress
Robert Shoop
Kansas State University
McGrath
California
Hamburg
Heather Kline
Troy Mansfield
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Heather
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National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification
Chardl Shakeshaft
Virginia Commonwealth University
Aaron M. Brevik
Warren
Mich
Brevik
Michigan
Minnesota
Steve Janosko
Ocean County
N.J
Major findings on educator sexual misconduct cases
Nationwide review finds 2,570 educators punished for sexual misconduct from 2001 to 2005. Total license actions reach 2,625 with 1,636 licenses revoked and 1,390 criminal convictions. Victims include students and youths in 1,467 to 1,801 cases, with 72 percent involving physical contact.
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