We’re not “a” union, we are a COALITION OF UNIONS AND PROFESSIONALS. We had a chance to catch up with the executive board of the SPO Union. Everyone knows and loves these women and men for keeping us safe, and we know that’s only part of the story. Our SPOs build relationships, follow the rhythms …
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Surprise Visit & Interview with CT Rep Ed Vargas
Considering the plans rolled out by the district at the most recent Board of Education meeting, the Union voice – YOUR voice – is more important than ever. At our Eyes on March rally, CT Representative Ed Vargas came out to support the Hartford Federation of Teachers and the Education Community here in Hartford. Still …
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Eyes On March – The Parkville Rally
It’s about closing the Opportunity Gap. Our students are incredible, our teachers are amazing. Give our students the opportunities they deserve, and give the teachers the resources they need. We need resources, smaller classes, and more teachers and staff. The district has received $127 million, and most of it is unspent. All of our unions …
Eyes on March – Parkville Highlights – Shellye Davis of the Hartford Paraeducators’ Union
We caught up with Shellye Davis right before her powerful speech at the Rally. Shellye shared insights and inspiration that uplifted Hartford’s students and Paraeducators.
Eyes on March: Parkville Highlights – Pre-Rally with the E-Board
The HFT stood proud on March 23, 2021 at the Parkville Market. Hartford’s teachers are standing up for HARTFORD STUDENTS! We are here to close the Opportunity Gap in Hartford, because our students deserve the very best. Thank you to everyone who came out and let their voices be heard! Here is a series of …
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Hartford Public Schools announces Teacher of the Year nominees for 2021
The HFT heartily congratulates these excellent nominees for Hartford’s Teacher of the Year. Read the full story on WTNH!
Women Educators of Color In Hartford – Livestream – Wednesday, March 24
Career Q&A Livestream on Women Educators of Color in Hartford Register!
SPO Vice President Grace Figueroa Speaks to the BOE
Chapter Check-In
HFT Vice-Presidents Corey Moses and Stuart Beckford met with Officer Grace Figueroa, Vice president of the SPO’s Union for a Chapter Check-in.
Filling the Opportunity Gaps
Filling the Opportunity Gaps Schools across the country are looking for how to address what is being touted as the learning gaps resulting from a year mixed with virtual, hybrid and in-person models of instruction, mask wearing, physical distancing, and isolation. There are definitely gaps that need to be addressed, however, they can be reframed …
