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The state's two largest teachers unions joined the case as defendants through a Motion to Intervene, granted by the Los Angeles Superior Court on May 2, 2013.
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Giving Weight to Evaluation
"Last week, the Hechinger Report and the Center for Investigative Journalism published an article highlighting the urgency of Students Matter’s efforts to strike down California’s teacher retention and dismissal statutes that interfere with children’s right to a quality education. "
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Recent Research
According to a survey from the Public Policy Institute of California, 82% of respondents are concerned that schools in lower-income areas have a shortage of good teachers compared to schools in wealthier areas.
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Our Case | Legal Filings
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Plaintiff’s Response to California Teachers Association and California Federation of Teachers’ Motion to Intervene
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Notice of Motion and Motion to Intervene; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support
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Plaintiffs’ Opposition to Demurrers
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Students Matter Amicus Curiae Letter in Support of Petitions for Review in Reed v. United Teachers Los Angeles
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Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendant Alum Rock Union School District’s Demurrer and Partial Joinder
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Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of State Defendants’ Demurrer
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First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief
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Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief
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Demanda Declaratoria y Desagravio por Mandato Judicial (Español/Spanish)