The Fight for Local Voice: Why Democracy in Education Matters
A fundamental truth has guided our federation since its beginning: public education in Ontario is strongest when it is rooted in local democracy.
Politics
Building On Our Legacy: Equity as the Foundation of Public Education
As we publish this issue of Voice, we find ourselves at a critical juncture. The threat to local democracy posed by Bill 33 and this government’s centralization agenda is inseparable from the fight for equity in our public schools.
From the Editor
This Spring issue of Voice considers the strategies we use to ensure that students, communities and union members are supported, represented and reflected in our schools, our classrooms and in our organization as a whole.
Your Federation Spring 2026
President David Mastin welcomed delegates to February Representative Council
Your Federation: Winter 2025
President David Mastin welcomed delegates to October Representative Council with a call to action on Bill 33, noting that anything we can do to put pressure on this government can help reduce the chances of the minister over-utilizing his powers to take over other local school boards.
Your Federation: Fall 2025
Karen Brown Opened the ETFO Annual Meeting
Outgoing president Karen Brown began her opening address by acknowledging that this year ETFO celebrates 15 years since designated early childhood educators joined the union.
Your Federation: Spring 2025
President Karen Brown welcomed delegates to February Representative Council. Acknowledging Black History Month, she shared ETFO’s new Black History Month poster by Ekow Nimako.
A History of Wampum From an Anishnaabek Perspective
Preserving and protecting Anishnaabek culture has been Dr. Alan Corbière’s life’s work.
Your Federation: Winter 2024
Fall Representative Council
Karen Brown welcomed local leaders to fall Representative Council. Reflecting on a probable early spring election in Ontario, Brown spoke about the importance of representing the effects of cuts to public education on educators across the province.