Becoming Women in Action
Sharon Ethier writes about almost 30 years of an important ETFO women’s leadership program.
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Amplifying Black Women's Voices
Velma Morgan considers the importance of creating leadership pathways and supports for Black women.
The Menopause Story Educators Aren't Being Told
Lisa Boate considers the impact this transition has on women’s lives and the importance of menopause-informed workplaces.
The Need for Body-Image Focused Classrooms
Heather Thompson talks about strategies she uses to encourage positive body image among her students.
Building Confidence, Community and Futures
Kamla Rambaran and Zélia Capitão-Tavares reflect on the declining interest in STEM that many educators see among girls as they enter their intermediate years and how they are keeping girls engaged through gaming,
Building a Union for All
ETFO’s Annual Meeting is an opportunity for educators from around Ontario to come together and set the union’s priorities for the upcoming year. For four days, educators receive financial reports, engage in debate and vote on policies pertaining to bargaining, equity and social justice goals.
Planting The Seeds of Change
Neema Patel reflects on teaching her students about food justice and food security.
The Auditors in the Stacks
Karen Devonish-Mazzotta and Leanna Bornstein write about teaching their students to look for characters and stories that represent their school community.
The Heart of Inclusion
Nancy Campbell writes about her work supporting students, how that job has changed since she started 25 years ago and the impact of funding cuts.
Culture, Connections and Curriculum
Asha Nagpal writes about supporting French literacy in the diverse school in which she teaches, focusing on how she embraces plurilingualism and students’ identities.