Teachers Cheated To Raise Students’ Scores on Standardized Tests

If a student cheats on a test, they would probably get a "zero." So what do you give to a teacher who cheats for their students?

During the 2000s, Atlanta public schools were reporting a steady increase in standardized test scores, which led to the district receiving more funding. But according to a report released by the governor of Georgia, at least 178 Atlanta teachers and principals were cheating in order to raise their students' scores on the tests. The teachers would allegedly go back and correct their students' incorrect answers before submitting the tests. So far, the district has refused to investigate or take responsibility for the cheating.

This is just pathetic. It's sad when teachers have to resort to wide-scale cheating for any reason, but especially if they have to cheat to get funding for their district.