Many ETFO members have fond memories of the Federation of Women Teachers’ Associations of Ontario (FWTAO) and the Ontario Public School Teachers’ Federation (OPSTF), the two organizations that&
More than 40 years of research has shown that children from disadvantaged backgrounds do less well in school than their peers from wealthier families.
During the past year the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat (LNS) released the new School Effectiveness Framework: A
It’s spreading: the number of school boards looking at moving grade 7 and 8 students into high schools is increasing.
Teachers are professionals whose foremost commitment is to their students. Teachers aim to provide their students with the best possible instruction and the best possible learning environment. They make sure their classrooms provide a stimulating atmosphere for students.
For many decades there has been a funding gap in Ontario’s education system.
In February ETFO launched the first stage of Closing the Gap, our campaign to achieve equitable funding for elementary education in this province.
As a teacher federation ETFO supports your work in many ways: negotiating salaries and working conditions; promoting and defending your status as a professional; providing opportunities for professional development.
Every year the president and general secretary of ETFO go to Queen’s Park to make a presentation to the Finance and Economic Affairs Committee.
The election for members of the governing council of the Ontario College of Teachers represents a small but significant victory for teachers.