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WINTER 2012 | Vol. 14 – No. 2
Control Your Future - ETFO launches its bargaining campaign
The Cloud in the Classroom
Making Math Matter
Full-day Kindergarten: Early childhood educators reflect on their first year in the classroom
Poverty and Schools in Ontario
From the President | Winter 2012
Bargaining New Collective Agreements
Sam Hammond – ETFO President
For ETFO the October provincial election was a success story: we worked hard to ensure the election of a majority of education-friendly candidates and that goal was accomplished with the election of 53 Liberals and 17 New Democrats.
From the General Secretary | Winter 2012
Equity and Inclusion:
ETFO Making a Difference
Gene Lewis – ETFO General Secretary
As a teacher federation, ETFO has a lot in common with other unions and teacher federations.
Feature | Winter 2012
The Cloud in the Classroom
To have your head in the clouds isn’t ideal when driving a car or playing contact sports, but when it comes to the classroom, a “head in the cloud” may be more desirable.
Feature | Winter 2012
Making Math Matter
By Ryan Branoff
As an educator it has been my goal to captivate my students and engage them in their work.
Feature | Winter 2012
The Little Book Clubs that Could
By Virginia McMillan
As the professional learning chair for the Kawartha Pine Ridge Occasional Teacher Local, I am always trying to find new opportunities for our members.
Feature | Winter 2012
Full-day Kindergarten:
Early childhood educators reflect on their first year in the classroom
By Matthew Romain and Inessa Petersen
Designated early childhood educators (DECEs) are the newest addition to the ETFO family.
Feature | Winter 2012
Poverty and Schools in Ontario
How Seven Elementary Schools Are Working to Improve Education
By Pat McAdie
Poverty and Schools in Ontario will be a valuable resource to help us better understand students’ lives.
