Cheating
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Report Details 'Culture of Cheating' in Atlanta Schools
A state investigation into Atlanta's impressive gains on state tests finds that test-tampering was rampant in the much-praised school system.
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Studies Shed Light on How Cheating Impedes Learning
New research shows that, when students succeed at cheating on tests, they get duped into thinking they're smarter than they really are.
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Studies Find Cheaters Overinflate Academic Ability
New research shows that, when students succeed at cheating on tests, they get duped into thinking they're smarter than they really are.
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Opinion
All of My Favorite Students Cheat
With dishonesty now a virtual classroom norm, writes Christopher L. Doyle, talking openly with students about it might help teachers seek solutions.
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News in Brief
Cheating Inquiries Expand in Georgia
Gov. Sonny Perdue will name an investigator to look into allegations of cheating in Atlanta on the state's test.
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Opinion
The Most Shameful Response to an Apparent Crisis
Dear Diane,
Will this period mostly be known for the extraordinarily high levels of everyday corruption and the buying and selling of democracy? We're growing accustomed to it. We jail folks for smoking pot, while corporations (full-scale citizens, according to the Supreme Court) can't be jailed for real crimes against others.
Will this period mostly be known for the extraordinarily high levels of everyday corruption and the buying and selling of democracy? We're growing accustomed to it. We jail folks for smoking pot, while corporations (full-scale citizens, according to the Supreme Court) can't be jailed for real crimes against others.
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Opinion
Cellphones in Schools: Flip ’Em Open
With online cheating growing and the use of mobile devices a way of life for students, schools cannot continue to operate as if nothing is changing, writes Matt Levinson.
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Students Often Use Technology to Cheat, Poll Finds
Schools need more instruction on the ethical use of cellphones, the Internet, and other digital devices, researchers say.
Reading & Literacy
Essay Producer Warns of Plagiarism by Athletes
A British-based company suggests some high school sports coaches are turning to Web-based auction sites to purchase essays to help top athletes improve their chances of winning sports scholarships.
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Report Roundup
Student Cheating
Reading material that promotes a deterministic viewpoint—a belief that one’s actions are pre-determined—encourages students to cheat, suggests a study.
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Grade-Fixing Charges Hit Acclaimed School
A nationally recognized San Diego charter school has been hit by charges that school officials improperly changed student grades.
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Poll Raises Questions About Extent of Teen Cheating
The results of a recent online poll are raising questions about the extent of academic dishonesty among the nation’s teenagers.
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Opinion
‘Our Sacred Honor’
Too few students understand the costs of cheating, writes Peter Berger.
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Texas Plans New Test-Security Measures as Cheating Allegations Swirl
The Texas Education Agency stresses that it uses a high threshold in making charges against schools or school districts.