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.
Flamingo Rampant
For most of my 21 years as an elementary educator, I’ve worked as a teacher-librarian. One of the delights of my role is selecting new materials to share with colleagues and students. One of the challenges is finding books that reflect the diversity of the children I teach and their families.
Student-Led Podcasting in Rexdale
Pawan Wander and Chey Cheney write about the power and impact of podcasting with their students.
Embracing Pluralism
Shamim Murji reflects on how an anti-racist and anti-Islamophobia curriculum can create an inclusive classroom.
Feminism as an Ethical Orientation
Neeru Sekhon considers the impacts of the pandemic and how her activism brings her hope.