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Defining Disability

Christine Brown

The new wave of activists took the medical model and turned it upside down. Don’t focus on the individual, they said – focus instead on the built and social environments in which the individual must function.

Hanno Weinberger

Vitusha Oberoi

The kindergarten kids at Tom Thomson PS are ready to leave for the day and Hanno Weinberger is a busy man. Many children need help with their jackets, a few have misplaced either their gloves or their caps, and one particular child has decided to use the washroom at the last minute.

Students Make History

Scott Berry

“Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.”

U Thant: Former Secretary-General of the United Nations

Taking a Walk on the "Real" Side

Jeff McMillan and Rich Tamblyn

As intermediate teachers, one of our major concerns is motivating our students. How can we engage our students in meaningful learning experiences and, at the same time, create a lifelong love for learning?

ETFO Reaches out

ETFO members in Algoma and Sault St. Marie residents were able to take advantage of a unique opportunity last December to learn more about enhancing student learning by building children’s self confidence.

Training for Leadership Anywhere

Contributors: Marg Roberts, PQP presenter; and PFS staff members Joan Littleford, Jan Moxey, and Johanna Brand

It’s called the principal’s qualifications program (PQP) but it’s not just for those who aspire to be administrators.Participants in ETFO’s PQP courses have found they are a valuable learning experience for anyone who wants to become an e