Lending A Helping Hand
Lending a helping hand to a student at Moses Field.
WHAT'S NEW: Don't Rush -- DFT Members Express Concern Over DPSCD Reopening Plan
Detroit Federation of Teachers members share their concerns with the reopening plan proposed by the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Click the link, Don't Rush, to watch the video. There are also versions in Arabic, Spanish and American Sign Language below as well.
WHAT'S NEW: Reopening School Demands and Press Release
Parents, Students, Community Leaders and AFT Detroit issued the following statements and presented the list of demands during a press conference held on Tuesday, July 28. Please click the links, Press Release -- Community Leaders, Labor, Parents and Students Come Together Demanding A Safe Return To School, and
WHAT'S NEW: We Deserve A Clear Plan For School Re-Opening
Sisters and Brothers:
I sincerely hope that all is well with you and your family during this challenging COVID-19 crisis that has gripped metro Detroit, the state of Michigan, our nation, and the world.
The recent uptick in coronavirus cases in Michigan over the last week is concerning. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said last Thursday that, “We can’t let our guard down and play fast and loose with the rules,” referring to her prior directives that state residents wear protective face covering in public establishments.
WHAT'S NEW: 2020 Summer School LOA
Please click the link 2020 Summer School LOA to review and download the document.
WHAT'S NEW: 2020 AFT Delegate Election Results
Congratulations to all those who were elected to represent the Detroit Federation of Teachers at the American Federation of Teachers National Convention. Please click the link 2020 AFT Delegate Election Results to view the full list.
WHAT'S NEW: Update -- Election of Delegates for 2020 AFT National Convention Scheduled
The election for delegates to the 2020 AFT National Convention will begin today, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 5 p.m. est until Friday, June 26, 2020 at 5 p.m. est.