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CORI CHECKS ON TEACHERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

By  July 15, 2020  

Mass. teachers who lied about credentials, crimes still taught

Comprehensive background checks still not being done



Former Medford High School teacher Mark Smith lost his teaching license last year after allegations surfaced he sexually abused a former female student.
Records show Smith also lied on his renewal application in 1999 claiming he was never convicted of any crimes, even though he pleaded guilty to assault and battery in 1983.
"We'd like to ask you some questions about your teaching license?" asked Curran.
"No, thank you," said Smith.
"You were convicted of assault and battery but then on your license you lied," asked Curran.
Smith declined comment.