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UTD In the News

OpEd:  Legislators missed lesson of book 'A Nation at Risk'
Tallahassee Democrat
(April 25, 2008)

Focus on South Florida
WFOR - CBS 4
(March 23, 2008)


Miami-Dade Teachers
protest health insurance

The Miami Herald
(March 12, 2008)

Study: Fla. education funding
affecting high wage jobs

WSVN - Fox 7 News
(Feb. 28, 2008)

Dade Schools chief Warns of Possible Layoffs
WFOR - CBS 4
(Feb. 14, 2008)

Teachers Vote To Decide Health Care Futures
WPLG - Local 10
(Feb. 11, 2008)

From Homeless to Multi-Millionaire
WFOR - CBS 4

(Feb. 2, 2008)

AFL-CIO Pushes for ‘No’ vote For Amendment 1
WPLG - Local 10
(Jan. 17, 2008)

Miami 'Zone' Gives Schools Intensive Help
"Education Week"
(Oct. 17, 2007)





 

 

 

 

     

 

 Top Stories

President Aronowitz warns prospective teachers -  "Stay away from Miami-Dade Public Schools" in a speech before 3000 delegates at the American Federation of Teachers Annual Convention in Chicago.
Click for speech and news coverage

Post Office delivers thousands of post cards to UTD;  Members saying,
"We will be watching..."
Details

Members recommend cost saving solutions to fund contract

As a result of member activism and input, UTD has placed the items in the chart below before school board management as efficiencies to fully fund the UTD contract. Details

UTD members back their leader as she declares impasse over salary cuts.Aronowitz declares impasse over salary cuts, members back up their leader  

UTD President Karen Aronowitz declared impasse over the salary cuts at a press conference Monday (July 7) afternoon.  Details
Official Notice sent to Rudy Crew
Click here for news coverage

Teacher SURPLUS Information
For union member teachers who have been declared SURPLUS, click here for more important information.

We were there - let us share

Members give their perspective on recent events. Click here for videos

 

More Top Stories

Election 2008 -  Volunteers wanted! 
Sign up for upcoming campaign activities and make a difference.  Click on
"Count me in!" to sign up.

UTD & STAPLES, Back-to-School Savings made EASY  
A
is for Appreciation.  UTD and Staples join to help teachers get more for their money.  Visit STAPLES at any of the 10 Dade locations and get savings on back-to-school supplies.  First 200 teachers get free gifts for back-to-school.  Saturday, August 2, from 9 am to 1 pm.  Details
  UTD makes saving EASY- get coupon 
  See store locations


School Board update: 
-  Budget Workshop: Tuesday, July 29, 12:00 - 3:00 pm in the Auditorium.
-  First Budget Public Hearing: Wednesday, July 30 at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium.

UTD Member Activists Pursue School Board Members
UTD activists work over the summer to attempt to meet with School Board Members throughout the Miami-Dade community. Their message, "Honor Our Contract."  Click here for photo gallery


 

Honor our Contract -Related Information

 
 

UTD News

New!  Job Posting

United Teachers of Dade
Position:  Receptionist/

Switchboard Operator
Deadline Aug 4, 2008.
Click here

 

Get the facts: 
Surplus vs. RIF

Click here to get the facts.

 

UTD Summer Hours - UTD offices will be closing every Friday at 4pm, beginning Friday, June 13 thru Friday, July 25. UTD will return to the normal Friday schedule on Friday, August 1st, closing at 5:30 pm.

2007 - 2008 Steward of the Year Nominees   Click here

2006-2009 UTD/MDCPS Contract - Click here

S
ick Leave Bank

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Professional Issues

NEW Summer Online Courses - click here

Process for all Waivers (other than High School SSRI) - Click here

Secondary School Reform - Vote on Waivers only available to Cohort 1 and 2 Schools - Click here

Rumor Control
Click here

 

ZONE Schools

ZONE named in Top 50 Innovations of Government - Details

Zone Update: Any news on initiative/LIFT will be posted when approved by District.


UTD/MDCPS continue negotiations on fate of Zone
-  Previous Bargaining Sessions
UTD/MDCPS Proposals and Counterproposals

2007-08 Official SIZ
Calendar
 
DETAILS

Changes to the 2007-
2008 Zone Calendar

Details

ZONE-Hotline now
zonelogo.jpg (3714 bytes)available for all
Zone questions/
comments.

Zoneschools@utofd.com

                
               MORE...

 
           

ESP News

ESP Scholarship Application and Procedure.  Submission Deadline July, 28, 2008.  Click here

WANTED!! 2008-2009 ER&D TRAINERS TO “STAND AND DELIVER.”   Find out more.  Deadline for Fall Training is September 1, 2008.
Click here
 

HUD's Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program - DETAILS 

 

Legislative News

2008 Legislative Session ends Education takes a blow - Florida lawmakers approved the proposed state budget on Friday, May 2, cutting millions from education funding.  Click here for weekly updates. 

Meet with Legislators
JOIN TIGER!

click here

Voter Registration Information
 
Click here

Absentee Ballots

Email Your Representative
Email Your Senators

              
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Teacher Resources

Great Florida Teach-In
The Great Florida Teach-In is a statewide job fair sponsored annually by the Department of Education. The Teach-In provides a convenient forum that enables educators seeking employment in Florida to obtain interviews.. DETAILS

Apply Now.  Educators to Saudi Arabia Program - DETAILS

Redirecting Children's Behavior Course.  DETAILS

Parent Empowerment Workshop.  Raising Children to be Productive Adults  DETAILS

Participate in Pilot Testing!  Receive a Check for $50.   Click here for details.
                 

                  MORE...

 
           

District Information

School Board Committee Meeting Announcements
for July -
Click here


Positions for Lead Staffing Specialists -
Click here

 

Updates Regarding Summer Employment and 2008-2009 Placement - Click here

MDCPS District Testing Calendar - Click here

School Climate Survey
Confidentiality.  It is
voluntary.  Click here

Code of Student Conduct  Click here

2008-2009 School Calendars - CLICK HERE

Critical Staff Shortage Areas
CLICK HERE


              
  MORE...

 

Member Involvement

New! Over one thousand member activists commit to be active over the summer
More than 1000 members signed on the UTD Summer Contact List with a commitment to be active with their Union this summer! Details
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Food, fun, and friends
UTD Picnic hits the mark
  Click here for photo gallery

Celebration Showcases Hispanic Diversity Click here and enjoy! 

UTD members gather in the birthplace of American democracy - MORE

Join the NAACP. Click here

          MORE...

 

Up Coming Events

Aug 7, 8 and 11 - New Teacher Orientation

Aug 13 - United Way Breakfast

 

            
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