Cultivating Black Girls' E.S.T.E.E.M.
Stephanie Fearon speaks with Black E.S.T.E.E.M. founder and President Shayle Graham about her work creating STEM spaces beyond the classroom.
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A Vote for Our Schools and Our Future
After a frustrating year of bargaining, ETFO is asking members for a strong strike mandate.
Embracing Pluralism
Shamim Murji reflects on how an anti-racist and anti-Islamophobia curriculum can create an inclusive classroom.
Feminism as an Ethical Orientation
Neeru Sekhon considers the impacts of the pandemic and how her activism brings her hope.
Creating Authentic Leadership Opportunities
Sabrina Sawyer, Angela Frawley, Elisa Lobo and Carolyn Proulx-Wootton reflect on ETFO’s new Indigenous Women’s Mentorship Program.
Prioritizing Wages and Working Conditions
Emis Akbari and Kerry McCuaig caution that the Ontario government risks the goals of the entire child care agreement if it ignores the needs of early childhood educators.
Violence Against Women
Educators have experienced a sevenfold increase in violence since 2005. Elizabeth Mitchell writes about the connection to gender.
A Much-Needed Shift in Self-Care
Michelle Richardson writes how developing a mindfulness practice has helped her cope with adversity.
Bargaining ETFO Collective Agreements
Heather Aggus looks at ETFO’s recent history of challenging and pushing back against successive governments in Ontario.
The Time is Now
Munib Sajjad considers the impact that organizing will have on the future of public education.