Dallas-area educators are among more than 100 Texas teachers under investigation for potentially securing their certifications through fraudulent means.
The Texas Education Agency recently opened probes into dozens of local teachers, weeks after Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced a criminal cheating scheme run out of Houston.
Investigators said teacher candidates drove from across the state to the Houston area, where a proxy would take their certification exam. Many paid $2,500 to secure these passing scores.While the state allows uncertified educators to work in classrooms, teachers can make more money or secure certain positions only if they have a certification. Many of those involved in the scheme were certified to teach special education, officials said.
Dallas and Duncanville school officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Educators may no longer be working for the district they’re associated with on the list.Texas Education Agency spokesman Jake Kobersky said officials expect more names will be added to the list of pending investigations. Ogg’s office previously said at least 200 Texas educators fraudulently earned teaching certifications through the cheating scheme.
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