Partnership for Educational Justice

  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Our History
    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
  • Teacher Quality Lawsuits
    • New York Lawsuit (Wright v. New York)
    • Minnesota Lawsuit (Forslund v. Minnesota)
    • New Jersey Lawsuit (HG v. Harrington)
    • Permanent Employment
    • Other Initiatives
  • Legal Filings
    • Wright v. New York Legal Filings
    • Forslund v. Minnesota Legal Filings
    • HG v. Harrington Legal Filings
    • DACA Amicus Brief Filings by PEJ
    • Partnerships
  • Media
    • Press Releases
    • Blog
  • Action
    • Donate
    • Share your Story
    • Sign up for our Email List
    • Follow Us on Social Media
    • Read the Research on Teacher Quality

PEJ Statement in Response to the Granting of Motions to Dismiss Forslund v. Minnesota by the Ramsey County Court

October 26, 2016

Today, in response to the granting of defendants’ motions to dismiss Forslund v. Minnesota, challenging the state’s teacher tenure, dismissal, and layoff laws, Partnership for Educational Justice Executive Director Ralia Polechronis released the following statement:

“While the Minnesota courts have considered and ruled on many education cases in the past, this is the first time that they have been asked by parents to consider the constitutionality of teacher employment statutes. Under these circumstances, it’s no surprise that the battle for students’ rights will be hard fought.
The fact remains that far too many students in Minnesota, especially those from communities of color and low-income families, are not receiving the quality education to which they are entitled. The plaintiff families are preparing to appeal, and remain committed as ever to continue this fight until students’ rights are justly put above unfair job protections for chronically ineffective teachers.”

– Ralia Polechronis, Executive Director

 

Contact:
Melody Meyer
melody@edjustice.org | 646-770-7061

Filed Under: Press Releases

  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Our History
    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
  • Teacher Quality Lawsuits
    • New York Lawsuit (Wright v. New York)
    • Minnesota Lawsuit (Forslund v. Minnesota)
    • New Jersey Lawsuit (HG v. Harrington)
    • Permanent Employment
    • Other Initiatives
  • Legal Filings
    • Wright v. New York Legal Filings
    • Forslund v. Minnesota Legal Filings
    • HG v. Harrington Legal Filings
    • DACA Amicus Brief Filings by PEJ
    • Partnerships
  • Media
    • Press Releases
    • Blog
  • Action
    • Donate
    • Share your Story
    • Sign up for our Email List
    • Follow Us on Social Media
    • Read the Research on Teacher Quality

Copyright

© 2014 Partnership for Educational Justice

Disclaimer

Partnership for Educational Justice is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Privacy Policy

Terms & Conditions