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Over the  past several years there has been a significant increase in the number of literacy and numeracy initiatives that ETFO members are expected to implement.

Re: New Teachers’ and Occasional Teachers Columns
October 2010.

In  September  Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty sparked a  string  of  debates among  Canadian teachers,   students, parents, and  the  public at large  with  his  comments  about  the  use  of cell phones in&nbsp

Is there any time in the school year that is more hectic than the  fall?  Arguably, all  seasons are jam-packed, but the start of a school year seems to be especially busy. At  OTF, autumn brings a whirlwind of  activities and events.

Success for  all  students is  based on  social, academic, and  intellectual interactions.

In this  data-driven and networked  age, teachers must be prepared  to use many strategies to support student   learning.  Technical  supports have made it  possible for  educators to  communicate more fully with parents.

Surveillance  is one of the tools an insurance carrier may sometimes use  in  assessing a claim for  long-term disability (LTD) benefits. This is not a new practice nor is it illegal. But did you know that the personal information  you  share  ove

Educators across Ontario are swimming through an ever-growing alphabet soup of new initiatives introduced by the government, school boards, and principals.

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