When cheating happens in the classroom, Iowa's top education officials are responsible for investigating the allegations and uncovering any wrongdoing.

But the public in Iowa has little insight how state leaders investigate incidents, what material is collected, and the amount of cheating taking place. They also don't know the extent of staff involvement in the cheating.

And they don't have any way of knowing that investigations are thorough and fair.

It's all legitimate under Iowa law.