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Dr. Miguel Cardona, CT Education Commissioner, to lead US Dept. of Education
The Hartford Federation of Teachers was thrilled to see President-Elect Joe Biden nominate Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut’s Commissioner of Education, as the next U.S. Secretary of Education. Dr. Cardona has been an advocate for Connecticut’s children for decades, first as a fourth-grade teacher, then as a principal, next as a district leader, and most recently …
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“They Get It Done.” NBC Connecticut Features School Nurses
Honoring Hartford’s School Nurses\n\nNBC Connecticut recently aired this feature interviewing School Nurses around the state, including Hartford’s own Maxine Davis. The HFT is proud of our school nurses, and we’re so grateful for the amazing work and unbelievable hazards they face every day to keep all of us safe.
As COVID-19 Cases Spike, Education Community Urges State to Shift to All Remote Learning Unless Stronger Protections Are In Place.
The graphic above is from the CT Average Daily Rate COVID-19 Tracker, November 24, 2020. For Immediate Release, November 23, 2020 “Safe and Successful Schools Now” report outlines immediate steps necessary to keep students, educators, staff, and communities safe. With the surging COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut, the highest since May, Connecticut must establish and …
November 24, 2020 – Clarifications from HFT President Carol Gale
HFT President Carol Gale clarifies a number of items regarding COVID precautions, the MOA, and the evaluation process.
COVID-19 and the Holidays – a Public Health Workshop with City Councilwoman Wildaliz Bermudez
First Vice President Corey Moses will represent the HFT at this event. JOIN US! Hello community, We are reaching out to Invite you to a FREE VIRTUAL EVENT where you can- ASK LIVE QUESTIONS to Doctors & Experts About the CORONAVIRUS! Date: Thursday, November 19th @ 6:00PM Topic: Preparing for Coronavirus During the Holidays An opportunity for you …
AFT Connecticut – Virtual Mindfulness Workshop for Educators
From AFT Connecticut: Back by popular demand, we’ve scheduled another session of our mindfulness training course for members of AFT Connecticut-affiliated PreK-12 and Paraprofessionals and School-Related Personnel (PSRP) unions. Register now to join us via Zoom for this useful webinar: WHAT: Virtual Mindfulness Workshop for Educators WHEN: Wednesday, December 16 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM. WHERE: Via Zoom HOW: Click here to RSVP online (access info will be provided once …
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Naylor SSO Jay McElroy, HPS SSO of the Year!
The Hartford Federation of Teachers joins the HFSSPO Local 1018D, in congratulating Officer Jay McElroy, the Hartford Public Schools School Safety Officer of the Year! Officer McElroy is a dedicated community servant, giving countless hours of his time to the Naylor community. He is a part of many school-wide and community events at the school, …
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Together We Will Meet This Challenge!
We, the collective professionals employed by the Hartford Public School system, acknowledge the current challenges we face in our city’s school communities. We strive to ensure the policies, procedures, and protocols developed and implemented by our district leadership create the necessary safeguards such that all employees feel valued, respected, and safe, thereby able to provide …
Interim Guidance for Districts UPDATED November 3, 2020
On November 3, the CSDE updated their Interim Guidance document for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios in Connecticut School Districts. Download the Flyer
