One more voice lifted with yours is making a difference. Bernice King, CEO The King Center posted, "These educators were themselves the victims of a corrupt education system. The systemic issues that have plagued APS and other educational entities should be considered when weighing sentencing. Teachers are under tremendous pressure to meet standards and ensure that students pass tests, even to the extent that their jobs, their livelihoods may be threatened." SOURCE: http://thekingcenter.org/news/2015-04-statement-bernice-king-ceo-king-center-regarding-sentencing-11-aps-educators