A Sanford teacher was suspended for five days after playing two rap songs to her students, officials said.
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Principal Accused of Tampering With FCATs
The principal at a Little Havana charter school has been suspended as school officials investigate claims he tampered with the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. Ramz Academy principal Julio Carrera has been suspended without pay after he allegedly opened sealed FCAT booklets, took notes on questions and gave study guides to teachers, school attorney Carmen Calzon said Tuesday. Ramz Academy is investigating into the matter, and Carrera has been suspended "pending termination," Calzon said. Carrera couldn't be reached for comment Tuesday.
Alexandre Lopes is teacher of the year for Miami-Dade County. ?It is magical when you walk into his classroom,? said Pat Bloodworth-Johnson, who is his principal. ?His gentle spirit, you can tell there?s that underlying."
Ron Pinnell, head of personnel at the school, told the Sentinel he had received complaints that New had played two songs, one by Tyga and one by Jay-Z.
"There were all kinds of references to all kinds of inappropriate things," Pinnell said.
New was suspended by the school board on charges that she violated school policies and for misconduct and violation of the code of ethics for Florida teachers.
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