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Coverage dated October 31, 2021

Florida "teacher of the year" allegedly hit student in the face, arrested for child abuse

Headline from Newsweek

The incident occurred after a student commented on an Instagram post announcing the teacher's award, but the teacher has denied touching the student.

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  1. Newsweek

    Florida "teacher of the year" allegedly hit student in the face, arrested for child abuse (opens Newsweek)

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    The incident occurred after a student commented on an Instagram post announcing the teacher's award, but the teacher has denied touching the student.

  2. Fox News

    Florida ‘Teacher of the Year’ charged with child abuse against student days after honor: report (opens Fox News)

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    A “Teacher of the Year” in Florida was arrested Friday after she allegedly struck a minor in the face -- causing a nosebleed - -after the student posted a message on Instagram questioning the educator's selection for the top honor, according to a report.

  3. The Hill

    Just-named Florida 'teacher of the year' charged with abusing student (opens The Hill)

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    A Florida English teacher who was recently named a "teacher of the year" has been arrested and charged with child abuse against a student.

  4. FOX 13 Tampa

    Jacksonville educator charged with abuse days after 'Teacher of the Year' honor (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    A Florida educator was arrested on a charge of child abuse against a student just two days after being named a Teacher of the Year at the school.

  5. Washington Examiner

    'Teacher of the Year' winner accused of child abuse days after receiving award: Report (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A high school teacher in Florida was arrested on child abuse charges Friday, two days after receiving the "Teacher of the Year" award, authorities said.

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