As investigations continue, HISD has promised immediate termination of any fraudulently certified teachers.
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Five individuals, including three employees of the Houston Independent School District, were arrested in connection with a million-dollar teacher certification scheme, according to Kim Ogg., resulting in the false certification of at least 200 teachers. The scheme was exposed by a former coach who was in the process of applying to become a police officer, Ogg said.
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