Supporting Black Male Students in the Face of Anti-Black Stereotypes
In a recent episode of Elementary, ETFO member and author Matthew Morris talked about his new book, Black Boys Like Me.
Politics
Your Federation: Fall 2024
ETFO President Karen Brown Opens the 2024 Annual Meeting
President Karen Brown welcomed delegates to the 2024 ETFO Annual Meeting. Thanking ETFO’s 83,000 members, she also acknowledged local presidents and local leadership teams for their work supporting members.
Spring Representative Council 2024
ETFO’s spring Representative Council meeting was held on May 15 and 16 at the Provincial Office. President Brown spoke to the delegation, reflecting on the unilateral changes the government made this spring to the funding formula.
Environmentalism Grades 2 to 12
In Episode 11 of Season 2 of Elementary: A Podcast from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, a panel of three students talked about how their elementary education gave them the tools they need for their work to protect the planet.
Your Federation: Spring 2024
Representative Council Feb. 2024
President Karen Brown welcomed delegates to February Representative Council. Acknowledging Black History Month, she said “We start another Black History Month in a moment where we face gains that have been rolled back.
2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion
In a recent episode of the ETFO podcast Elementary, ETFO members Barry Van Dompseler and Melissa Sky discussed how educators can work to create supportive, inclusive environments.
Your Federation: Winter 2023
Representative Council, Oct. 2023
President Brown opened her address calling for a peaceful solution in the conflict between Israel and Palestine, asking educators to be aware of the impacts of this war on their students and families.
Your Federation: Fall 2023
Close to 700 ETFO delegates attended the 2023 Annual Meeting between August 14 and 17, 2023, setting policies and directions for the coming year.
Dr. Sue Winton on Privatization Creep
Meagan Perry interviews Dr. Sue Winton on privatization creep.