Dr. Sue Winton on Privatization Creep
Meagan Perry interviews Dr. Sue Winton on privatization creep.
Democracy
CIVIX, Civics, and Student Engagement in Democracy
Getting students to become active agents of inquiry is not always something that comes to mind when the topic is politics. But it is never too soon to engage students in learning about Canadian political processes and the rights and responsibilities of voting.
Working for a Healthy Democracy (From the President)
Free and fair collective bargaining is at the heart of what we do as a union.
Student Vote: Making Democracy a Habit
June 2, 1997, was a memorable day for me. It was the date of Canada’s 36th general federal election and it was the first time I had ever voted. I haven’t missed an election since, although my enthusiasm is not reflective of most voters.
Fighting for Fairness: Teaching Proportional Representation
The notion of what is fair resonates deeply with the students in my grade 7 class at Algonquin Avenue School in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Students clamour for fairness in a wide range of situations. But what does “fair” mean? Why does “fair” matter?
Eroding Democratic Principles at Queen's Park
The last year has been a tumultuous one for education Politics in Ontario and one that has seen democratic rights and principles die on the altar of political expediency.
Connecting the Classroom and the Campaign Trail: Why Political Involvement Matters
Early in 2011, the five members of ETFO’s Political Action Committee (PAC) are focused on a test that is still several months away. These classroom teachers are thinking not about EQAO, but about the outcome of the next provincial election.
Election 2011: ETFO and its members get involved
ETFO's planning for the 2011 provincial election began last year. Our goals were to elect an “education-friendly” government and raise the profile of education issues.
Ensuring that Every Vote Counts (Disability Issues)
On March 17, 2008, Peter Hughes went to vote in a federal by-election. The polling station was located down a long flight of stairs. The solution?
A Vote for Your Rights (Collective Bargaining)
Within the next couple of months you will receive notification that your ETFO local is holding a vote to ratify the preliminary submission for the upcoming round of negotiations.