Texing has become a part of everyday life for central Nebraska teens, but this popular pastime may prove detrimental in the classroom.

"It is frustrating to me to have to correct this stuff that should be second nature," said Andy Chadek, a freshman english teacher at Kearney High School.

"It appears in the english pappers I grade. I often have to go back to basic spelling and grammar lessons," said Chadek.

English Teacher and Speach Coach Mary Alice Konz says the key to correcting this problem is to "reinforce the principals."