https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nafttaskforcepetition

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Call your senator today at 833-868-8109 and tell them to pass the HEROES Act to invest in our states, communities, and public schools. The HEROES Act will provide crucial funding for our K-12 and higher ed schools, and other state and local services. 

Senator John Cornyn 
Senaor Ted Cruz

The University of Maine System announced fall reopening plans on July 1. The pdf containing them is here. The document is long on rhetoric and short on details.https://www.maine.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1/2020/07/Together-for-Maine-Principles-DISTRIBUTE-JULY-1-2020.pdf

And here is another pdf that has some details:

As of today, June 30th, 2020, I will no longer be able to serve you as your President of our Teachers' Association. I wish for you all a successful year under the leadership of your new President, Joal Bova, our former Vice President for Special Education. Thank you for all of your words of encouragement and support. I will miss working with all of you. 

Sincerely,

Hilary Reilly 

Aldine AFT member Zelda Morgan was interviewed on ABC13 Houston to talk about her experience with the coronavirus as a teacher. Click here to view the clip. President Candis Houston was also interviewed to discuss educator concerns, see the clip here.

We know that to survive this pandemic, we need a massive investment in our communities and schools. The HEROES Act is a vital step toward helping our country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tell your senators: Act now. Pass the HEROES Act!  

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Congratulations to all those who were elected to represent the Detroit Federation of Teachers at the American Federation of Teachers National Convention. Please click the link 2020 AFT Delegate Election Results to view the full list. 

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