Detroit Federation of Teachers

Candidates Address DFT Membership

Candidates seeking political office came before members at the General Membership Meeting. This fall we heard from Jocelyn Benson, Garlin Gilchrist, and Abdul El Sayed. We expect others to attend.

Reading is Fun!

Jason Posey, Executive Vice President, takes time away from the office to read Santa in the City to a Montessori class at Palmer Park.

Literacy Month at Central HS

Kudos to the staff of Central High School for Literacy Month.

DFT Retirees Holiday Party

The DFT Retirees Chapter gathered at Golightly CTC for their annual Holiday Party. It was a festive time and lots of smiles at the event,

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.

The last several Saturdays DFT has canvassed in metro Detroit for candidates who support public education in Michigan. They include Gretchen Whitmer for Governor as well as Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill and Terrell George for Detroit Board of Education. Click here for a list of AFT Michigan endorsed candidates: 2018 Endorsed Candidates

WHAT'S NEW: 2018 Election Calendar

For the all the important dates and deadlines associated with the upcoming DFT officer election, please click the following Web link. http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-10/2018_biennial_election_of_officers_document.pdf