Gayle Fallon

Houston Federation of Teachers

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President of the Houston Federation of Teachers, the local union for teachers that is pushing for a reduction in the number of tests required in Texas.

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In Atlanta, 35 teachers and administrators were indicted this week for conspiring to raise student scores on standardized tests.

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In Atlanta, 35 teachers and administrators were indicted this week for conspiring to raise student scores on standardized tests.

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