Detroit Federation of Teachers

DFT Leadership Team & Staff Training

May 1st meant training day for DFT Officers, Executive Board, Trustees, Election Committee and Staff.

DFT President Speaking at Advocacy Day

President Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins speaks about the proposed School Aid Bill to education supporters in Lansing on April 29.

Solidarity Wednesday

The staff and students at Bagley wear their "red for ed" to demonstrate solidarity.

Drew Steppers Honor Dr. Crystal Lee

The Drew Steppers performed a dance to honor Sister Lee on her birthday wearing Crystal's favorite color--orange.

WHAT'S NEW: Learn more about school rating system for Detroit

How will your school be graded?

Did you know that by law, every Detroit public school (DPSCD and Charter) must be given a letter grade, A – F?

What grade will your school get?

To learn more about the School Rating System for Detroit (SRSD), join the CEC at an upcoming event! Click this link for details: http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-12/srsd_educator_and_community_events_dec_2018.pdf

WHAT'S NEW: Important DFT Election Information

ATTENTION All Eligible VOTERS!

On Friday, December 7, 2018 all eligible voters, who did not receive their ballot in the mail, may come and vote in person at the DAEOE office building from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

If you have a question concerning eligibility, email ibailey@dft231.com or mwinters@dft231.com.

Location:

Detroit Association of Educational Office Employees

115 W. Willis

Detroit, MI 48201

December 7, 2018

3:30 until all ballots are counted.

The count is open to members who wants to view the counting process.

WHAT'S NEW: Official List of Candidates for DFT Officer Election 2018-2019

Please click here to view the full list http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-11/dft_election_2018_official_list_of_candidates.pdf

Power of Our Collective Voice

Congratulations to all 2018 DFT/AFT endorsed candidates including Gretchen Whitmer, our next governor; Garlin Gilchrist II, our next lieutenant governor; and Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill, who retained a seat on the Detroit Board of Education.

Remember, we must continue to hold elected officials accountable to educators, parents/guardians and students.

Secondly, we thank our members for their continued commitment to mobilize and organize. When we do that, everyone wins.

WHAT'S NEW: Unofficial List of Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees, 2018-2019

Please click the following Web link to see Unofficial List of Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees, 2018-2019 http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-10/unofficial_list_of_biennial_election_of_officers..pdf

Hundreds of DFT members attend conversation with Dr. Nikolai Vitti.

During the October 17 evening meeting, topics included our concerns about Climate and Culture; Student Code of Conduct policy; TIP tax withholding; teacher evaluations; new curriculum; and lack of supplies at schools.The meeting was held at Martin Luther King High School.