Why Did Teacher Cheating Become More Common in Chicago Public

question 188

Multiple Choice

Why did teacher cheating become more common in Chicago public schools?

• A) The school system made it easier for teachers to get tenure.
• B) A new policy that closed down schools with low test scores increased the incentive for cheating.
• C) The school system had to rely on more substitute teachers because of budget issues.
• D) Younger and less experienced teachers were replacing the retiring older teachers.

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