Charges Dropped Against John Dewey H.S. Principal In Grade-Fixing Scandal
An arbitrator has dismissed all charges against a Brooklyn high school principal who was terminated for her alleged involvement in a long-term grade fixing scandal.
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NYC Schools Chancellor Unveils New Task Force To Combat Cheating, Uphold Academic Integrity
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Grade Fixing Penalties At John Dewey High School Won't Help Last Year's Grads
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Graduating Students Defend Brooklyn High School Hit With Allegations Of Grade Fixing
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Graduation To Go On As Grade-Fixing Investigation Continues At John Dewey H.S.
Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina is now being protected from questions by a security guard.
Schools' Fariña: Investigation Goes On For John Dewey High School Grade Fixing Scandal
Claims of grade fixing and academic fraud have led to a cloud of investigation for the graduating class this year at John Dewey High School in Brooklyn.
Teachers Blast NYC's Response To Brooklyn High School Grade-Fixing Scandal
The city's schools chancellor tried to explain Tuesday why the Department of Education has yet to act in response to a grade-fixing scandal at a Brooklyn high school.
So-Called 'Easy Pass' Grade-Fixing Scandal Rocks John Dewey High School In Brooklyn
Hundreds of students who didn't make the grade were allegedly given passing grades, and teachers told CBS2 on Monday that administrators knew all about it.
Brooklyn High School Student In Trouble After Allegedly Taking Upskirt Photo Of Teacher
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