Voices

Re: Disabled or Enabled? Turning challenges into an asset (December 2010)

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 Ha

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

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  interest

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.