Pittsburgh Public Schools Teacher Takes Leave Between Allegations of Inappropriate Student Conduct – CBS Pittsburgh

By: Erika Stanish / KDKA-TV

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher is on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward a student.

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The Pittsburgh Public Schools says the teacher is under investigation after rumors emerged last week that a Carrick High School teacher was having an affair with a student.

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KDKA-TV spoke to the mother of the student believed to be involved. She said it was not true. She said students spread rumors in the canteen last week, adding that her daughter did not know the teacher.

Pittsburgh Public Schools said it reported the incident to ChildLine and an investigation is underway.

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