The case of an Ohio mother who served a ten day jail term has sparked an intense debate about education, and race and fairness. Williams-Bolar was convicted of falsifying records, so that her two daughters could attend classes in a better-performing school district in suburban Akron. Authorities say her actions amount to theft. Host Michel Martin speaks with Williams-Bolar and her lawyer David Singleton about the case and its implications.
(Click to read / listen to the interview)
Kelley Williams-Bolar, an Akron, Ohio, woman who served nine days in jail for lying to get her children into a better school system, was released earlier this week.
But the controversy over the case appears to be growing. Williams-Bolar’s felony conviction has stirred strong feelings over school funding, equality — and the law.
Like websites based in other states, this webpage has resources that could be aligned to many other state’s standards. This particular website focuses on math, science, and reading. There are lessons, discussion boards, information on texts you can use in the classroom, ideas for centers, and more.
