Ep. 130: Minnesota Educators, PELSB, and Freedom of Religion

What is going on for teachers in the land of 10,000 lakes? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by senior attorney at the Upper Midwest Law Center, James Dickey, for a conversation unpacking what teachers are going through in Minnesota. Recently, the Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board in Minnesota declared that teachers must affirm the gender of their students – and if they don’t, they “can teach at a private school” (direct quote from the state). James and his law firm are standing in the gap for teachers as the state takes a very controversial position requiring all public school teachers to conform to their standards or not be licensed to teach in Minnesota. Give this episode a listen to learn more about how Minnesota and Governor Walz are infringing upon Minnesotans' personal freedoms.