Whistleblower sues Rhee, alleges ErasureGate cover-up
The plaintiff in the case, Bruno Mpoy– a former teacher at a school flagged for high erasure rates– alleges that his principal instructed teachers to alter scores on the DC standardized test. When he brought this to Michelle Rhee’s attention, Rhee allegedly responded by firing him. Rhee has been less than forthright in her previous comments about the scandal—attacking a USA Today investigation as “lacking in integrity”, and stonewalling reporters.
You can read the entire amended complaint here.
“10. Mr. Mpoy informed Chancellor Rhee of Mr. Presswood’s falsifying student test scores and performance. Mr. Mpoy also told Chancellor Rhee about multiple problems he encountered while teaching, including unprofessional and spiteful administrators and teaching assistants who harassed Mr. Mpoy and prevented him from carrying out his duties and teaching his students.
11. DCPS administrators, including Chancellor Rhee, failed to respond to Mr. Mpoy’s complaints and requests for assistance.
12. Instead of being praised for his forthrightness and courage, Mr. Mpoy was investigated, harassed, threatened, and ultimately terminated from his teaching position at the direction of Chancellor Rhee, DCPS, and Mr. Presswood.”
You can read the entire amended complaint here.
“10. Mr. Mpoy informed Chancellor Rhee of Mr. Presswood’s falsifying student test scores and performance. Mr. Mpoy also told Chancellor Rhee about multiple problems he encountered while teaching, including unprofessional and spiteful administrators and teaching assistants who harassed Mr. Mpoy and prevented him from carrying out his duties and teaching his students.
11. DCPS administrators, including Chancellor Rhee, failed to respond to Mr. Mpoy’s complaints and requests for assistance.
12. Instead of being praised for his forthrightness and courage, Mr. Mpoy was investigated, harassed, threatened, and ultimately terminated from his teaching position at the direction of Chancellor Rhee, DCPS, and Mr. Presswood.”