Mothers and Teachers
Rashmee Karnad-Jani explains how mothers and teachers can work together for equitable educational outcomes for the students in their care.
Equity
Decoding the Dress Code
Alyssa Gray-Tyghter writes about the inequities embedded in school board dress code policies.
From the Editor
The summer issue of Voice is our women’s issue. It’s an opportunity to celebrate ETFO’s women members, highlight their accomplishments and centre their voices.
Moving a Progressive Agenda Forward
Our commitment to equity and the environment means that we must elect a government in Ontario that takes justice and fairness seriously.
New Political Realities and Lessons from Progressive Social Movements
The election of Donald Trump in the US has had powerful reverberations internationally. This new political reality underlines the importance of ETFO continuing to work with and support our social justice partners. We must work together to fight against systems that undermine and oppress us.
Letter from the Editor
In this issue of Voice, we consider the factors that contribute to social and economic precarity.
Building on Our Strength
The start of the school year is a moment to reflect on our core values as an organization.
From the Editor
This edition challenges us to reflect on the state of our public schools, the well-being of students and the professional conditions of educators.
Class Size is Not Just a Number
Cynthia Roulston’s powerful account of overcrowded classrooms lays bare the human cost of underfunding our public schools.
Special Education: Rewriting the Story
Jennifer Pinder’s call to rewrite the story of special education underscores the gap between policy promises and classroom realities.