Detroit Federation of Teachers
Coverage of Detroit Federation of Teachers in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit school district releases 2026-27 calendar
The Detroit Public Schools Community District released its 2026-27 school calendar, starting Aug. 24 with 175 student days and 5 staff professional development days. The calendar excludes Eid al-Fitr on March 10, despite past community requests, and includes key breaks and count days for state funding.
- Detroit teachers’ union approves tentative 2-year contract with school district
The Detroit teachers' union approved a tentative 2-year contract with the school district, including higher wages for all members and performance bonuses for attendance agents, career and technical education teachers, and staff certified to teach English language learners. The contract, covering the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years, received over 80% approval from voting members and requires school board finalization.
- Detroit teachers begin voting on tentative agreement with DPSCD
Detroit school teachers are voting on a tentative agreement with the Detroit Public Schools Community District that includes increased pay, improved schedules, and language addressing artificial intelligence. The contract, if approved, would last two years and also covers negotiations for para-professionals. Lakia Wilson of the Detroit Federation of Teachers emphasized the focus on improving working conditions, not just financial compensation.