Professional learning matters. It reinforces what we know, teaches us what we strive to learn, and challenges us in unexpected ways. As instructors in the ETFO/Drake University credit course program, we not only deliver professional learning, we take part in it ourselves.
During the 2009 March break, 11 elementary teachers travelled to Guatemala — a trip during which we would teach and learn. Most of us were members of the Simcoe County Teacher Local and most of us didn’t know each other before going on the trip.
At this time of year summer seems far away; but it is not too early to start thinking about ETFO’s annual meeting.
The Liberal government has passed the halfway mark of its second term. With less than two years before the next provincial election, will its record allow Premier Dalton McGuinty to retain his “Education Premier” moniker and secure re-election for a third term?
Infection in Pregnancy: A member’s true story
In the last round of collective bargaining ETFO negotiated a professional activity day that teachers would use to complete report cards.
The Ontario government took a courageous step in October when it announced that it would go ahead with full-day kindergarten. It’s great news for children, parents, and for Ontario. And it is also great news for ETFO and for our members who teach kindergarten.
Greetings from the Canadian Teachers’ Federation executive committee and board of directors. As I begin my two- year term as your new president, I am filled with a mixture of excitement and anticipation.
With a new school year come new roles for many of us, including me. As your new OTF table officer, I am very much looking forward to sharing timely and relevant information from OTF and building new connections for you with OTF.