In 2009, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution scrutinized Publix school test score gains and discovered a number of schools where the gains seemed improbable. The story triggered intense scrutiny by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. After the investigation, Beverly Hall was indicted, along with 34 teachers, principals, and others. All but one of those charged is black. Many pleaded guilty. Ultimately, 12 went to trial. 11 were convicted of racketeering and other charges. One of those who was punished for maintaining her innocence was 1st grade teacher Shani Robinson, She is the co-author of None of The Above: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Public Schools Cheating Scandal, Corporate Greed, and the Criminalization of Educators. I reviewed their book on the blog. While reading her book, I became convinced that Shani was innocent. READ this,
At dianeravitch.net
