New Contract Now Available! The new contract which is effective from July 1, 2008 until June 30, 2011 is now available in the "Members Only" Section! Dont Miss the Hartford Federation of Teachers' 60th Anniversary Benefit featuring Cathy Carpino in "From Where I Stand" In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Hartford Federation of Teachers is planning an event to benefit the Susan C. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund. The event will take place at the Maxwell and Ruth Belding Theater on Friday, June 13 at 8pm. Tickets start at $25. To purchase tickets call 860-249-7629! Teachers Under Attack- Your Help Is Needed! Please read this important message from AFT President Ed McElroy! See this message written by one HFT Member! Not On The Test Tired of experiencing what High-Stakes Testing is doing to our schools?  Take a look at this perspective! DonorsChoose.org is a simple way to fulfill needs and foster innovation in public schools. Teachers submit their best ideas for materials and experiences that their students need to learn at thier web site, . Any individual can search these projects, learn about classroom needs, and fund the project they find most compelling. In return, donors receive a feedback package of photographs, student thank-you notes, a teacher impact letter, and an expenditure report showing that their gift was spent as directed. Citizen philanthropists from all 50 states and 10 foreign countries have funded more than 27,000 classroom projects at DonorsChoose.org, channeling over $13 million worth of books, art supplies, technology, and other resources to over 600,000 students. In September 2007, DonorsChoose.org will available to every public school teacher Connecticut! Are you ready to be the next success story? Submit your project idea today! AFT Advantage AFT Advantage is the latest benefit available to our members on the AFT members-only Web site at www.aft.org/members. Members who have activated their new AFT membership cards have full access to the AFT Advantage—discount shopping online from top retailers. Members can shop for electronics, jewelry, women's clothes and accessories, children's clothes, wine and travel (just to name a few products) at discounted prices. Other online benefits include: AFT Member Account Information—Correct member data is vital to the success of the union. Members can make sure the AFT has their latest contact information. AFT + Member Benefits—Discover all the discounts, services, insurance, financial and travel programs available to AFT members as a benefit of membership. AFT Voices—Members are invited to speak out on a variety of topics, from workplace safety to early childhood education. Special Education Complaint Form The AFT has developed a Special Education Complaint Form designed to capture member complaints on special education issues. Information provided will be used to identify patterns of federal, state, and/or local implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) regulations. If you have experienced any of these difficulties please complete the survey.
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