Cheating Teachers In Atlanta On Trial For Racketeering
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But the teachers aren’t just being accused of ordinary fraud or conspiracy - the charge is racketeering. Prosecutors contend that they violated Georgia’s RICO statute by using the “legitimate enterprise” of the public school system to carry out the illegal act of cheating for monetary gain.
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The scandal brings to light one of the most heated debates in public education today: whether standardized tests are an effective way to measure student performance and teacher efficacy - and whether “good” teachers whose students meet score benchmarks should be financially rewarded.
Meanwhile, teacher “cheating” has been confirmed in at least 39 states and the District of Columbia.
Read more at The New York Times.
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