Voices

ETFO is recognized as the foremost provider of professional learning activities for teachers in  Ontario, if not Canada.

ETFO is a union whose members choose to foster a positive social transformation through education, networks, and resources. We re courageous advocates for inclusion, trust, and acceptance of difference(s).

By the time this magazine reaches you, most teacher and occasional teacher locals will have  negotiated  collective  agreements  with their boards. The  deadline for reaching agreements was April 24.

Recently  with the Ministry of Education launched, with no prior notice, a new website, the School  Information  Finder.  It’s  a  site  that pulls together information about schools, their EQAO scores, and selective demographic characteristics of  students and their families.

Re:  Mozart for  the  iPod  Generation,
February 2009

Join millions around the world for The Big Read The Global Campaign for Education is calling for an exciting action on April 22, The Big Read, which we hope will unite  millions as did The World’s Biggest Lesson last year. Last year, our World’s Biggest Lesson was a resounding  s

For the past year the  Ontario  Teachers’ Federation  (OTF)  has worked on a new vision for student assessment in Ontario – one that examines other means of measuring student  achievement and demonstrating accountability to the public.

Educating children is a complex task carried out in a highly regulated and litigious climate. As an ETFO member you should know that experienced knowledgeable staff are available to help you when you are having difficulties.

As  educators  we  are  skilled, reflective professionals.