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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
imageMale teachers are disproportionately more likely than women to be sanctioned for misconduct.Dobrila Vignjevic via Getty Images

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