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NYC Teacher Under Investigation for Grade-Fixing Allegations

12/13/2025

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New York City Department of Education is investigating Osman Abugana, a physics teacher at Edward R. Murrow High School, for grade fixing.
The 2011 attempt to fire him arose from allegations he altered Regents exam scores.
Abugana, 63, continues to teach at the school and earns about $140,000 annually.
Paralegal Betsy Combier argues that schools may prefer teachers who can manipulate grades to protect funding and job security.

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Story summary

New York City Department of Education is investigating Osman Abugana, a physics teacher at Edward R. Murrow High School, for grade fixing.
The 2011 attempt to fire him arose from allegations he altered Regents exam scores.
Abugana, 63, continues to teach at the school and earns about $140,000 annually.
Paralegal Betsy Combier argues that schools may prefer teachers who can manipulate grades to protect funding and job security.