Teacher Leaves family for student and 7th L.A. school employee arrested

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A California school teacher has quit his job and left his wife and kids to move into an apartment with an 18-year-old student less than half his age.

James Hooker quit his teaching job at Enochs High School last week and left his wife and children to live with Enochs senior Jordan Powers.

The couple said they followed their hearts and decided live and love one another. according to Hooker, no laws have been broken. Source: nbcbay

7th L.A. school employee arrested on sex-related accusation

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A seventh L.A. school employee has been arrested on sex-related accusations. The latest case involves a teacher who has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 17-year-old female student, according to police. 

 There has been a flurry of arrests of Los Angeles-area schoolteachers and employees  in recent weeks. Officials said they believe the cases were a result of increased awareness following the high-profile arrest of teacher Mark Berndt at Miramonte Elementary School. Source:LA Times

Talk Time :  How do you feel about the teachers who have been accused of molesting students? What can the school districts do to help protect students? How do feel about the teacher who left his family for a student? Leave a comment below..