Things That Have to Do With Kids That I Bring to Your Attention

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🗓️ 26 February 2026

⏱️ 3 minutes

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0:00.0	Thank you for listening to my morning monologue.
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0:18.5	Remember, you can hear my radio program daily on Sirius XM Triumph and connect with me 24-7
0:26.0	at Dr.ora.com. A couple of things that I wanted to point out. State of Washington, wait
0:35.2	to you hear this.
0:41.4	Things that have to do with kids, I'm going to start bringing to your attention.
0:46.6	I mean, I have all along, but I'm going to make more of a commitment to it.
0:53.5	The Seattle Times editorial board, that's the state of Washington. The Seattle Times editorial board, that's the state of Washington.
1:00.1	The Seattle Times editorial board warns Washington state prioritizes accused teachers
1:04.8	of sexual misconduct.
1:17.8	That it... of sexual misconduct that it supports those teachers over child safety.
1:22.7	Listen to this, if you're in the state of Washington.
1:34.9	Sexual misconduct allegations against Washington teachers can remain out of public view because of gaps in state reporting laws.
1:49.2	School district superintendents in the state of Washington are not required to report misconduct allegations to the state until a thorough investigation or a decision is there to fire the teacher.
1:53.1	While many superintendents seek guidance earlier from the Office of Superintendent of Public
1:58.4	Instruction on whether to make a formal report, educators can avoid
2:03.6	any scrutiny by voluntarily surrendering their licenses and resigning.
2:15.6	That's it.
2:30.9	I'm evidently about half of them are doing that just to avoid, quote, being caught.
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