There is no denying that work-related stress is on the rise among classroom teachers. Ontario Teachers’ Insurance Plan statistics show that stress and mental health illnesses make up 39 percent of all claims
As this is being written, only a handful of settlements have been negotiated. All of them are excellent, despite the very major challenge that this year’s unusual bargaining scenario being presented.
With the economy contracting, we are likely to see the resurrection of the myth that accessibility is just too costly. In fact, most workplace barriers to full participation could be eliminated with little or no cost attached.
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 
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