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Sex, drugs and alcohol are the top reasons that Texas teachers get in trouble, but overall, such cases are rare

  • Written by Sarah Guthery, Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Sex, drugs and alcohol are the top reasons that Texas teachers get in trouble, but overall, such cases are rareMale teachers are disproportionately more likely than women to be sanctioned for misconduct.Dobrila Vignjevic via Getty Images

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