A Bulgarian school is reporting an improvement in student grades after introducing a breathalyzer test for teachers.

The headmaster of Hristo Botev school in Vratsa brought in the tests for all teachers after students complained they were turning up smelling of beer and the local home-made spirit rakia.

Headmaster Victor Krastev said: "At first the teachers thought I was joking but they soon got used to the test, and it works perfectly - now they are all as sober as babies and we have seen a 15% improvement in grades."

He said he planned to pass on his experiences to other headmasters who claim they have the same problems with staff.

Goosey's Gabbings...

First of all, I have to say I've never heard of the cliche "Sober as babies.." but I guess it's basically logical...anyways...

I'm glad that scores are improving, but good Lord...Breathalyzer tests for Teachers? So it's that much of a problem, eh? The funny thing is--you would think that with the lowered inhibitions and other "goggle" effects that alcohol brings on that there would be more problems with inappropriateness with teachers and students--but apparently there's not--so again, what kind of society do we as Americans REALLY live in??? (Hint: it's not good!)

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