Teacher's aide at Tumwater High School accused of "inappropriate touching"

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  The Tumwater School District has terminated a teacher’s aide at Tumwater High School after someone witnessed him “inappropriately touching” a 14-year-old female student and reported it to administrators, Tuwmater Assistant Superintendent Bob Kuehl said.

• Tumwater board will hear reports on teacher evaluation system, athletics

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• Guest op-ed: Education should provide future work skills

  Guest op-ed: Education should provide future work skills

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• School bands from around the region gather at Olympia High for festival

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