We have witnessed many news articles this past year about Principals changing student grades and test scores.  The changes were mostly improper and they were accomplished by using their co-worker's computers and passwords.  Some educators have even been ordered to inflate grades.  But now an Associated Press report titled “Pa. mother charged with changing daughter’s grades” highlights a concern about parents of students working in schools. 

Allegedly, a parent working as a high school secretary used co-worker passwords to access the school’s computers to inflate her daughters grades while at the same time, lower other classmate grades to improve her daughter’s class standing.  Using confidential school resources for your personnel benefit or to improve school test results creates a serious conflict of interest and could be a felony.

Kudos to the observant administrative staff at the school that found and reported the conflict and abuse.  Principals and educators that abuse their power and the public trust should take note of the potential consequences.

Have you ever wondered how widespread a problem this is?

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