FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 12, 2015
Contact: Chapin Fay, 212-681-1380
PEJ Statement on Motion To Dismiss Denial
NEW YORK – Partnership for Educational Justice founder Campbell Brown released the following statement on today’s dismissal of the Motion to Dismiss in the New York case challenging teacher tenure and dismissal policies:
“This ruling is a major victory for New Yorkers, especially for parents and students. New Yorkers are one step closer to having access to the data that shows the degree to which quality teaching impacts a student’s ability to succeed and expose achievement gaps in the system. The courageous plaintiffs who have come forward to fight for high quality public education will have the chance to make their case in court. We know that quality teaching is the most important factor influencing student achievement, and this case will seek to prove that New York’s antiquated education policies have robbed students across the state of the opportunity to succeed in the classroom.”
Find the full ruling here:
http://www.edjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Motion-to-Dismiss-Decision.pdf
ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE
Partnership for Educational Justice helps students, families and communities advocate for the great public schools they deserve through coalition building and legal action. All children, no matter their background or circumstance, deserve access to a sound education. The inequalities that exist in our educational system are the civil rights issue of our time. Motivated by a pervasive lack of meaningful progress in ensuring a supportive learning environment for all students, Partnership for Educational Justice challenges antiquated education laws that prevent public schools from providing all students with an excellent education. Targeted litigation will be supported by an aggressive communications campaign at the local, state and national level. Through its work, Partnership for Educational Justice will mobilize families, community stakeholders and organizations to form effective coalitions that increase pressure on legislators and other decision makers to reform our educational system. Founded by Campbell Brown, an award-winning journalist and writer, Partnership for Educational Justice is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization.
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