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Teachers in Atlanta Cheating Scandal Sentenced

What began as the largest school cheating scandal of its kind has concluded with convictions and sentencing for the educators involved.

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What began as the largest school cheating scandal of its kind has concluded with convictions and sentencing for the educators involved. Eight of 10 former Atlanta public school employees received jail terms ranging from one to seven years, while two took plea deals. Thirty-five educators were originally indicted, but most took deals early on, avoiding protracted court cases. (NPR)

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