You may want to check out today's Star, it has more on this. White wanted to drop some 7 & 8th grade scores from a high school and was told no. If you read the emails, they talk about fixing one this one school.Where did I say anything about political affiliation or News outlets? Since you bring up GOP and FOX News, who is it that is looking at this issue through the prism of political affiliation?
Yes, lets do talk facts. The e-mails in question are NOT available to anyone that shows up and says, "Hey, I want to read some e-mails from a government official." They are considered part of the "public record" to the extent that anyone can submit a Freedom of Information Request. The request has to specify a limited time period of interest and what type documents are being requested. You can't just request all written or electronic information from official XYZ during the entire tenure in office to go on a fishing expedition. Credible journalists have gone on record indicating there had to be a leak from inside, otherwise a Freedom of Information Request would never have been submitted.
As cosermann pointed out, the grading system was clearly flawed. The DeHaan Charter School, and others, had not been in existence long enough to have a graduating class. No graduates - penalty assessed. Clearly a flaw in the system. Ms. DeHann, or representatives from any other school, should have the right to make sure the grading system is as fair and impartial as possible. If Mr. Bennett was intent on rewarding a political donor, the rating system would have been skewed heavily in favor of Charter Schools from the git-go, not be flawed to incorrectly penalize. Your accusation of special treatment fails the fact check.
Produce proof that any Charter School was given special consideration based on a fair and impartial apples to apples comparison.
But hey, go ahead an chase that shiny object (manufactured controversy for the easily distracted) and don't look too close at what the current leadership is up to.