Voices

Many  of  you  will  have  read  the Robert Munsch story, Thomas’ Snowsuit, to  your students.  When  Thomas refuses  to  put on his snowsuit to go out to play at recess, his teacher and hi

In 2006, as the social justice chair of my local, I attended the ETFO annual leadership  conference. The  two-day event ignited my interest in equity work.

Every year thousands  of ETFO members  take part in a rich form of professional learning, learning that takes place in their own classrooms.  It’s  a learning opportunity that happens when they agree to become associate teachers. Associate teachers are those who volunteer

Open  the  door  of   an  effective  kindergarten classroom and all of your senses will be engaged. Colourful   bulletin  boards provide the  backdrop to bold paintings;  student posters advertise the class restaurant.

Quick quiz –  how long is  your collective agreement? 25 

“Slowly but surely we are leaving behind antiquated ideas of disability as&nbs

ETFO  members  have  always  been  generous when it comes to responding to tragic events around the world. They have donated as individuals and as locals to AIDS work in Africa, and to the victims of the Haitian earthquake and the Indian Ocean tsunami.

In October 2009, ETFO members Mali Bickley and Jim Carleton approached the  Simcoe  Teacher  Local  executive about becoming involved with the 17th annual  iEARN International  Conference and Youth Summit.

When the Ministry of Education announced that the formal fall report card would be replaced with an interim, informal report, ETFO applauded. We did caution the ministry that implementation might be a concern.