Detroit Federation of Teachers - DFT Local 231

05/08/2026

Please enjoy this message from Sis. Taneshe Vernon as we close out Teacher Appreciation Week. Please know that each of you are appreciated EVERY Day!

05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day to all of our brothers, sisters and siblings of the Mighty DFT Local #231! Thank you Bro. Espinosa for sharing your heart and all that you have with our kids and families!

03/07/2026

Join the rally this rainy Saturday morning to support our communities affected by ICE.

03/04/2026

If you are having difficulty accessing this evening’s Townhall, please use the link below.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: DFT Know Your Rights Roundtable. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

03/04/2026

Good Afternoon,

Regarding today's staff meeting. Following Dr. Vitti’s initial public statement at the February school board meeting, he has stated today that there WILL be the regularly scheduled staff meetings, however, for members working in schools that dismiss at 4pm, if they are attending the Townhall, they can ask to be excused from staff meeting. Otherwise, all members must attend the staff meeting unless excused.

Please use the link or QR Code below to register for the Townhall by 2pm today!

https://forms.gle/YtAkUEv9yGw2YSLM6

02/28/2026

Join us on March 4 for our Virtual Citywide Townhall: “Immigration, ICE, and Know Your Rights.” This conversation will bring together diverse panelists: immigration attorneys, lawmakers, educators, parents, and community leaders to provide accurate information, clarify rights, and answer pressing questions impacting our students and families.

Together, we will share resources, discuss protections, and ensure our community feels informed, empowered, and supported during these uncertain times.

Please note that the regularly scheduled staff meeting on Wednesday is cancelled in a showing of support by Dr. Vitti so that all members may participate in the Townhall. We strongly encourage students, parents, district staff, and community members to join this important conversation and be part of the collective effort to stay informed, prepared and at the ready to be of help in the event of a crisis.

Please scan the QR code or type the link to take you to the registration form. The Zoom link will be emailed to you before the event.

02/23/2026

We welcome you to a morning of fun, food and relaxation to thank YOU for supporting Invest in MI Kids! Your admission ticket is 20 signatures/2 full pages of signatures. Please see the link below or contact the DFT office for petitions.

https://actionnetwork.org/events/482forward-teacher-appreciation-day?clear_id=true

01/31/2026

01/28/2026

Please scan the QRCode to register for this important webinar on Immigration Enforcement happening tonight!

01/28/2026

Want to learn more about AFT's resources to help communities respond to immigration enforcement?

Join this webinar discussion on recent ICE activity, implications of policy shifts, and what it all means for educators, healthcare workers, students and families.

Why Schools, Hospitals and Communities Must Remain Places of Care, Not Fear