Justice for the children of Atlanta
by pureparents
This article was written by PAA-Atlanta/GA/Atlanta Public Schools chapter leader Kimberly Brooks, whose children attended one of the schools where officials have been indicted for racketeering in connection with widespread standardized test cheating.
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My name is Kimberly Brooks, parent of two children that attended Parks Middle School in Atlanta, where the principal was recently indicted for cheating on state tests. For the past two years the Atlanta Public School system has gained the attention of the nation. The most that I can say is that it’s about time.
To be brief, I almost lost my son because of this school. When I complained, no one listened. I complained that they didn’t carry books. I complained about the harsh treatment of the children for small, minor offenses. I was in tears in some cases because my eldest daughter is the best a mother could ask for and I felt that