Posted on 06 July 2011. Tags: aps cheating, atlanta public schools, atlanta schools, cheating, cover ups, CRCT, criterion refrenced competency tests, education, scandal atlanta public schools, schooling, superintendent
Atlanta seems to be the city of scandals. First, we had the church, then we had law enforcement, and now the Atlanta Public School system is under fire for a widespread cheating cover-up! I love the “A”, but this time around I’m wondering if the entire city just needs an overhaul? From The Grio: After [...]
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Recent statistics show that only 50% of African-American students graduate in four years. I remember channel surfacing on day and stopped on BET’s popular music show 106 and Park. Their guest for the day was Will and Jada Pinkett’s nine year old daughter at the time, Willow Smith. 106 gave her a plaque to celebrate [...]
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