Voices

Earlier this year, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) and our government partner developed the first of two surveys — one to be carried out this school year and one next school year.

Occasional teachers, like everyone else who works in the school, need to know how to protect themselves and their students during an emergency. In the event of a major incident or threat of school violence, there could be a lockdown.

One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is the creativity and inspira­tion we can weave into the curriculum to bring deep and meaningful learning experi­ences to our students (and ourselves!).

As an elementary teacher, I have witnessed first­ hand the value of an arts-rich education. Experiences in the arts offer many benefits to our students.

ETFO's member communications campaign for the 2012 round of collective bargaining.

In 2010,  the ETFO Executive approved  a partnership between the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation (MJP) and ETFO, to provide support for  women and girls living in rural and isolated villages in northwestern Cambo­dia.

ETFO is committed  to working toward a more just and equitable society, and has a particular commitment to supporting  women’s participation and leadership in the union.

Teachers often talk about coming to our profession as one  comes to a calling.

As the vice presidents and I have travelled around the province over the last two months meeting with members to discuss the parameters tabled by the government at the Provincial Discussion Table, some questions have consistently been raised.