#beverly hall

What does a gryphon author get her dragon author husband? Well, thanks to Beverly Hall, I had the perfect card for him <3

It’s Time to End The War on Teachers by Christina Knowles

By now I’m sure everyone has heard that eleven Atlanta teachers have been convicted and sentenced on racketeering and other charges associated with conspiring to cheat on state standardized tests. This scandal shocked the nation and teachers, for different reasons. While the nation shook their heads in disgust at the dishonest actions of those entrusted with the education of their children,…

The Atlanta Public Schools Cheating Scandal: Legal Issues and Effects of Schools

In wrapping up my educational leadership program at Southern Connecticut State University, I took an interesting class in educational law.  Here is my final paper for the course, an analysis of the Atlanta Public Schools Cheating Scandal.  With all of the controversy surrounding high-stakes testing and it’s effects on administrators, teachers, and students, I think this essay not only discusses…

11 Atlanta Public School teachers found guilty in cheating scandal

ATLANTA — Eleven of 12 former educators on trial for the Atlanta Public School cheating scandal were found guilty of racketeering charges and were immediately handcuffed and transported to jails in Fulton County to await sentencing.

All face in access of 20 years in prison, though the judge has wide discretion in handing down the sentence. Though the educators face a minimum of five years in…

Does Overemphasizing Data Corrupt Good People?

The New Yorker just released a comprehensive piece on the data-driven cheating scandal in Atlanta, GA. A lot has has been written about this, but the author, Rachel Aviv, puts a different spin on it by telling the story through the eyes of a dedicated middle school teacher who sincerely believed that in cheating he was doing the best he could for his students.

While I think we can all agree that…

Andrew Young Speaks Out at the Trial of Beverly Hall: Good!

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Andrew Young, former mayor of Atlanta, U.N. and civil rights leader, was in attendance at the trial of Dr. Beverly Hall, former superintendent of the Atlanta Public Schools.

The purpose of the session was to hear arguments from both sides whether to grant a delay in the trial of Dr. Hall because of her battle with cancer.