From the Editor
In the winter issue of Voice, we focus on the importance of solidarity during work-to-rule strike action and on our efforts to ensure that Ontario continues to have one of the best public education systems in the world.
Classroom
Letter from the Editor
With contracts expiring at the end of August, this issue of Voice focuses on collective bargaining. It also includes an interview with three local leaders.
The Power of Representation
Chad Mills reflects on why public schools need more Black educators.
End EQAO
Tara Zwolinski on the problems inherent in the EQAO and its negative impacts on students and educators.
Supporting the Collaboration and Communication of the Kindergarten Educator Team
Leah Kearney discusses a valuable new ETFO resource for Kindergarten educator teams.
Addressing Poverty in Elementary Schools
ETFO podcast Elementary: A Podcast from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario addresses issues of importance for ETFO members. Many teachers and education workers are faced with issues of poverty in their classrooms.
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.
Embracing Our Students for Who They Are
The pandemic has had an impact on all our lives but especially on children and their education.
Surviving Hybrid
Patrice White reflects on the impossibility of the hybrid model and how everyone – students and staff included – suffers.