Bizarrely, Nieman Watchdog, a journalism blog that says its goal is «to help the press ask penetrating questions,» reposted Romm's initial piece, saying it «blisteringly dismantles
an upcoming academic report,» without asking anyone to examine the merits of the report or Romm's attack.
Last week the Guardian
reported that Mo Tanweer, Eton's deputy headmaster of
academics and a former investment banker, had left the college after allegations he circulated questions from an
upcoming economics exam to other teachers.