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Major Sex Abuse Scandal at Cheer Gym Highlights Dangerous Pitfalls
Abuse scandals have rocked multiple sports organizations repeatedly over the past decade, and unfortunately, the torrent of headlines has not stopped. In the latest incident, a South Carolina cheer gym was revealed to be home to a web of sexual abuse committed not only by its founder but also allegedly by six other coaches hired to work in the gym.
The Need for Strengthening Due Diligence in Schools
Parents have many expectations when they send their children to school. They expect an environment that encourages learning led by experienced professionals, opportunities for growth and development, and a place to interact with peers. Most importantly of all, they expect safety. With roughly half of all their annual days spent in school, children need consistent supervision and guidance from professionals who are trustworthy enough to be in the position.
Which Background Checks Are Done for Teachers?
Every state has slightly different requirements when it comes to background checks for teachers. This fact was widely discussed back in 2016 when a USA Today article graded each state based on its policies and practices for teacher background checks. In that report, only seven states earned an “A” grade, while 12 states and Washington, D.C. all received grades of “F.” The report illuminates how significantly background checks for teachers can vary from state to state and even from school to school.
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