Suspicious Data Trends Exposed APS Test Cheating Scandal

In 2009, reporters at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution noticed some suspicious trends in Atlanta Public Schools’ standardized test scores.  

From there, they went on to uncover widespread cheating that eventually led to the indictment of dozens of educators.  

Eleven former Atlanta Public Schools educators, who pled not guilty to multiple charges, were convicted Wednesday.

Former Atlanta Journal Constitution reporter Heather Vogell  helped uncover the story and recounted the case with “A Closer Look” hosts Rose Scott and Denis O’Hayer.