KQED teamed up with ProPublica to report on how California handles cases of alleged teacher misconduct.
The state’s Teacher Credentialing Commission has released few details about the incident, leaving the public largely in the dark. Interviews with former board members and students, as well as a review of records, revealed dozens of cases in which the state did not revoke a teacher’s license even after sexual misconduct was discovered.
We know there are other issues with this system, and we need your help to understand the full picture. Whether you are a student, parent, teacher, administrator, credentialing committee member, or have other insights, we want to hear about your experiences with the disciplinary process. Your perspective will inform our reporting and ensure that we understand the issue from all sides.
Fill out a quick form or contact KQED reporter Holly McDede on Signal (hollymcdede.68) or by email. [email protected].
We value your privacy and will contact you if you would like to publish any part of your story.
We collect these stories for reporting, which can take weeks or months. Although we may not be able to follow up with everyone, we will read all submissions and use them to guide our project. With your permission, we may share your responses with partner newsrooms who may be interested in following up.
Our role as journalists is to write about issues. We cannot provide legal advice or other support. However, there are resources available. We know that these cases can stem from painful experiences, and mental health support is available if needed.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available online by calling 800-656-4673 or texting “hope” to 64673. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available online or by calling or texting 988. The Trevor Project provides support to LGBTQ+ youth. You can get online by calling 866-488-7386 or texting 678678.
If you would like to inquire about a case outside of California, please contact ProPublica engagement reporter Asia Fields.
