The biggest public education scandal in history resulted in eleven educators convicted of conspiracy for their connections to district-wide cheating in Atlanta's public schools. The story not only made national headlines, it's caused many parents of school-aged children and teachers to reconsider public education.

On Second Thought host Celeste Headlee discusses what alternatives are being pursued to ensure that children are getting the best possible education going forward with a panel of educators and parents. Also, GPB reporter Sean Powers files a story about the rise of homeschooling among African-American families who feel the public education system has failed their children.

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