The year 1999 was the beginning of a bright future for Atlanta Public Schools. In rushed the advent of Beverly Hall, a successful educator who believing, as does the writer of this article, that though socio-elements have merit, they do not have to conclusively determine an individuals educational outcome.
With focus and deliberation, Ms Hall set out to prove her ideals were not only real, but pragmatic with the right collaboration and conviction.
As a testament to her theory, in 2009 Ms Hall was awarded National Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators, the country’s top professional honor for a K-12 education leader.
However, also simultaneously, Ms. Hall's administration was alleged by an Atlanta Constitution - Journal [ AJC] investigative team, for involvement in CRCT standardized test cheating; citing teacher participation, of which, they allege, as commander-in-chief, Ms Hall should have been privy to.
Now, after a independent Blue Ribbon Commission report, that produced no conclusive evidence that the AJC claim was substantiated upon further review, those who once praised the heroine, implore her immediate resignation.
It seems this fiasco has a close semblance to the overall character of humanity: The righteousness of an individual is fleeting; totally held hostage to the subjective interpretation of those concerned.
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