California's Shroud of Secrecy: Uncovering a System That Fails to Protect Students and Teachers Alike California's labyrinthine system for handling teacher misconduct has long been shrouded in secrecy.
Investigations by KQED and ProPublica have revealed that dozens of teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct have maintained their licenses despite overwhelming evidence against them.
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, responsible for overseeing teacher licensure and discipline, is notoriously secretive. It releases limited information about cases, leaving the public in the dark.