North Texas teachers investigated in certification cheating scandal
The Texas Education Agency has identified over a hundred educators who are under investigation for allegedly cheating on certification exams.
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The Texas Education Agency has identified over a hundred educators who are under investigation for allegedly cheating on certification exams.
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