As members of the HFT, you are also proud members of the American Federation of Teachers and the AFT Connecticut. AFT CT advocates to Superintendents and Boards throughout Connecticut and develops relationships in the State Capitol to build the educational future our students deserve. She gave us a few minutes at the Eyes on March …
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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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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 …
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.
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’s School Union Vice Presidents stand together for our students in this open letter to our district leadership. Download the Letter
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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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 …
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 …
Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2020 at 12:12 PM Subject: HPS COVID status Dear Leslie, I am concerned with the significant increase in COVID cases experienced by the Hartford Public Schools last week. We had 18 positive COVID cases in 15 different buildings. That means more than one-third of our schools were affected. This spike in …
Continue reading “Letter from HFT President Carol Gale to Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez”
Carol Gale, President
Corey Moses, First Vice-President
Stuart Beckford, Second Vice-President
