The concept of a Girls’ Leadership Conference sprang from a successfulthree-day Girls’ Leadership Retreat with 80 Grade 7 girls. These same girls and eight teachers who attended the retreat were also invited toattend the conference.
OTF engages in many activities to promote education throughout the province.
I was delighted to speak at ETFO’s annual general meeting in August – my first speak- ing engagement as president of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation. As I begin my two-year term, I look forward to working with both President Sam Hammond and General Secretary Gene Lewis, who are memb
As a new teacher, getting to know your federation and the resources it provides is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.
Every year, ETFO members contact us with questions and concerns about discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Understanding your rights will help you protect yourself.
Imagine having over five hours of assigned supervision a week, in addition to a full teaching load. Not so long ago, there were some ETFO members in Ontario who did. If you’re a woman, imagine having to resign from your job if you married or became pregnant.
During International Day Against Homophobia, I chose to read the picture book Molly’s Family to my kindergarten class to help them understand diversity in families. All my students were engaged and interested. I was both excited and intrigued by their c
About one in five Ontario children and youth faces a mental health challenge. These young people deal with issues such as anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and eating disorders.
It has been some 25 years since Ontario last had a minority government.