The article discusses the troubling issue of teachers continuing to hold licenses despite being involved in substantiated cases of misconduct with students. Since 2018, the New York City's Special Commissioner of Investigation has reported at least 121 instances of improper relationships between educators and students. Some teachers resigned or were fired, but others, such as Anthony Schiliro and Curtis Haywood, found new teaching positions in Long Island, indicating a significant gap in oversight and communication between districts on teacher backgrounds and disciplinary actions.
Reports by the city's Special Commissioner of Investigation cite at least 121 substantiated cases of NYC educators and other school staffers engaging in improper communications with kids since 2018.
Many accused offenders resigned or were terminated by the city and no longer have active licenses. Others have continued to teach, records show.
Superintendent Jennifer Gallagher told The Post the district was not aware of the SCI findings when they hired Schiliro, and that he no longer works for the district.
Betsy Combier, an expert on teacher discipline, noted that a 'problem code' can flag a teacher but is not automatically visible to other districts unless checked.
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