Back-to-School Newsletter

SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT CARTER:

This year, “back-to-school” is unlike anything we’ve ever faced. Some of you are in the classroom, some aren’t. Many students still don’t know when they may return to a school building. Perhaps what’s most frustrating, is that too many school districts left their planning to the last minute, leaving teachers, support staff, parents, and students scrambling.
 
All over the state, teachers and support staff have come together to demand safety for their students and in their schools. Whether it’s lobbying BESE, speaking out at local School Board Meetings, talking to journalists, or participating in socially-distanced protests, educators have found ways to make their voices heard. I’m so proud of the solidarity and passion I have seen from LFT members in these last few months. Your compassion, dedication, and wherewithal knows no bounds and you have truly made an impact on the lives of your students and their families.
 
Without the dedicated work of LFT members, many school districts...
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School Board Update: August 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by Hurricane Laura. Federation representatives have been reaching out to our members directly, but if you haven't heard from us yet please take a moment to review these relief resources compiled by AFT, https://www.aft.org/our-community/disaster-relief-emergency-preparedness/hurricane-preparedness-relief

We also want to take a moment to update you about last week's Monroe City School Board meeting. We will be working to bring you regular updates from the School Board meetings throughout the school year:

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August/September Newsletter

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