Did the school district go too far?
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Teacher suspended for sexting
One teacher from Western Heights School District in Oklahoma City has been suspended for misconduct with a student. The allegations of sexual misconduct came to light via social media in December.
The educator involved in the incident was accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior, including sexting, with an individual he believed was a 15-year-old boy. As a result, the State Board of Education unanimously decided to suspend the educator’s teaching license, pending further investigation.
The immediate action taken by the State was to place the educator on administrative leave, prioritizing the safety and well-being of the students. Because no criminal charges were filed, and the teacher was not arrested, his name has not been released.
No rules for this offense
The seriousness of the situation prompted the State Superintendent to call for an emergency meeting to review the educator’s teaching license and address the need for new rules regarding educator community standards and district hiring practices. Ryan Walters has suggested two new rules: