Independence Substitute Teacher Accused Of Hitting Third-Graders Put On Leave

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — Officials say a substitute teacher won't be allowed backed into an Independence district classroom until an investigation into accusations he hit several third-graders finishes. District spokeswoman Jana Corrie says the substitute teacher was asked to leave after allegations surfaced at Spring Branch Elementary last week. Corrie says the school's principal has notified the Missouri Division of Family Services