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Recently, my Independent Party opponent posted a self made news article on his website claiming my lack of support for education reform. Please read this response recently printed in the media. It's a "Letter to the Editor" written by Tom Dooher, President of the largest teacher organization in Minnesota. ________________________________ Education Minnesota endorsed Rep. Tony Cornish for re-election because of all the candidates seeking election in District 24B, he will be the best advocate for keeping Minnesota's public education one of the strongest in the nation. Rep. Cornish is a courageous defender of high-quality education for Minnesota children. In the most recent legislative session he stood up to pressure from his own party and joined the majority of Minnesota lawmakers in voting to keep the state's standards for becoming a teacher among the highest in the country. He also joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in supporting a bill that would have saved our schools hundreds of millions of dollars while making health insurance more affordable for teachers. Despite pressure from the Governor, who eventually vetoed the bill, Rep. Cornish voted in favor of the measure because it was the right thing to do for our schools. He's proven time and time again that he puts the well-being of our schoolchildren before party politics. Education Minnesota follows a very strict procedure in endorsing candidates. We invite all candidates from all parties to interview with us and also to answer written questions. We study their positions on education issues and decide whether to endorse regardless of political party. Rep. Cornish recognizes that providing a high-quality public education is one of the most critical issues facing Minnesota as we steer a course into the future. Education Minnesota believes every child deserves a world-class public education, and our union is committed to working with anyone who is truly dedicated to helping children succeed in school. Rep. Cornish is dedicated to the best in public service for Minnesota schools, students, parents and teachers and we're proud to support his re-election to the Legislature. Tom Dooher President Education Minnesota |
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