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Final suspect in Houston-based teacher cheating scheme turns herself in
Read full article: Final suspect in Houston-based teacher cheating scheme turns herself inThe last of five suspects charged in connection to a yearslong Houston-based cheating scandal, involving hundreds of unqualified teachers getting certified to teach at schools statewide, turned herself in Monday.
Test proctor in Houston-based teacher-certificate cheating scandal arrested, bond set at $75K
Read full article: Test proctor in Houston-based teacher-certificate cheating scandal arrested, bond set at $75KDarian Wilhite is one of the five people named in an investigation where hundreds of unqualified educators faked their credentials and were able to teach at various local schools.
Former HISD employees accused in teacher cheating scheme try to avoid cameras at first court hearing
Read full article: Former HISD employees accused in teacher cheating scheme try to avoid cameras at first court hearingA once-respected head of a boy's basketball coach and two assistant principals are at the center of helping hundreds of teachers slip through the cracks and teach at various local schools in exchange for money.
Houston ISD coach identified as ‘kingpin’, assistant principal charged in cheating scheme are out of jail
Read full article: Houston ISD coach identified as ‘kingpin’, assistant principal charged in cheating scheme are out of jailTwo of the three Houston ISD employees who were charged in connection to a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts have bonded out of jail.
Houston ISD Asst. Principal, alleged test-taker in teacher certification cheating scandal has court date moved
Read full article: Houston ISD Asst. Principal, alleged test-taker in teacher certification cheating scandal has court date movedThe man accused of taking hundreds of certification exams in a statewide teacher certification cheating scandal has had his court date moved to Friday.
Who are the Houston ISD staff at the center of the teaching certification scandal
Read full article: Who are the Houston ISD staff at the center of the teaching certification scandalHouston Independent School District is grappling with a massive scandal as three of its staff members have been arrested in connection with a million-dollar teacher certification fraud.
Hundreds illegally got Texas teacher licenses through cheating ring, Harris County prosecutors say
Read full article: Hundreds illegally got Texas teacher licenses through cheating ring, Harris County prosecutors sayFive people were charged in connection with the scheme. Investigators say aspiring teachers would pay for help cheating in the certification test.
VIDEO: Bond set at $200K for Booker T. Washington HS assistant principal in Houston-based teacher-cheating scandal
Read full article: VIDEO: Bond set at $200K for Booker T. Washington HS assistant principal in Houston-based teacher-cheating scandalNicholas Newton, a former assistant principal at Booker T. Washington High School in Houston ISD, appeared in court facing charges of engaging in organized criminal activity as part of a teacher certification exam cheating scheme
Houston ISD coach named ‘kingpin’ in cheating scandal has bond set at $300K
Read full article: Houston ISD coach named ‘kingpin’ in cheating scandal has bond set at $300KVincent Grayson was said to have an impact on the basketball court at Booker T. Washington High School but his reputation now lies in limbo after being named the ringleader in a million-dollar cheating scandal.
‘I thought Mike Miles was the problem:’ Residents react to $1M Houston-based teacher-certification scandal
Read full article: ‘I thought Mike Miles was the problem:’ Residents react to $1M Houston-based teacher-certification scandalResidents share their reactions after learning that 200 unqualified teachers slipped through the cracks in a cheating scandal. Many of the perpetrators charged (including the alleged kingpin) were Houston ISD educators.
Texas teacher cheating scandal puts more than 200 unqualified teachers into classrooms
Read full article: Texas teacher cheating scandal puts more than 200 unqualified teachers into classroomsHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
Booker T. Washington HS coach identified as ‘kingpin’ in million dollar teacher cheating scheme
Read full article: Booker T. Washington HS coach identified as ‘kingpin’ in million dollar teacher cheating schemeA coach at Houston Independent School District has been identified as the “Kingpin” in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
200 unqualified teachers certified in $1M Houston-based cheating scheme
Read full article: 200 unqualified teachers certified in $1M Houston-based cheating schemeHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
Houston Sports Awards celebrates high school athletic excellence and coaching brilliance
Read full article: Houston Sports Awards celebrates high school athletic excellence and coaching brillianceMeet the rising stars and coaching maestros: A glimpse into the remarkable achievements of high school athletes and coaches nominated for prestigious honors at the Houston Sports Awards.
Booker T. Washington HS shines bright on the basketball court
Read full article: Booker T. Washington HS shines bright on the basketball court“It’s nothing we aren’t used to,” HISD athletic director Andre Walker said. “We have done this many times before in HISD, but it’s just been different teams. Now it’s Booker T. Washington’s turn. The district really feeds off what basketball is doing right now, and I hope to be making this drive to State in a few months with soccer.”
FEATURE: No. 3 Booker T. Washington Golden Eagles looking to shatter history books in 2022
Read full article: FEATURE: No. 3 Booker T. Washington Golden Eagles looking to shatter history books in 2022HOUSTON – Vincent Grayson’s father always told him that good things come to those who wait – “just be patient young lad and your time will come.”