ETFO’s Multi-Year Violence Strategy in Action
ETFO has made important gains through advocacy and action and through local and provincial meetings with government officials and MPPs.
Voices
Letter from the Editor
With this issue of Voice, we consider the positive impacts of building inclusive, equitable communities and begin the work of getting ready for the next election.
CIVIX, Civics, and Student Engagement in Democracy
Getting students to become active agents of inquiry is not always something that comes to mind when the topic is politics. But it is never too soon to engage students in learning about Canadian political processes and the rights and responsibilities of voting.
Working Together to Make Our Voices Heard
In recent years, ETFO has shifted as an organization. While we have always been committed to equity and social justice, we, as a union of educators, are increasingly recognizing the importance of our solidarity with other social movements.
A Time of New Beginnings
The fall is a time of new beginnings. As members settle into a new school year, we at provincial office are getting our programs up and running, working on implementing the motions delegates passed at the annual meeting and ensuring we have the best services in place for you, the members.
Letter from the Editor
The theme of the fall issue of Voice is allies. As we move through particularly turbulent political times, working together as allies and in solidarity across social movements is more important than ever.
Violence in the Early Years
For young students witnessing violence in the classroom there may be long term effects such as anxiety or fear of returning to school.
Closing the Pay Gap for Ontario Workers
In Canada, the wage gap persists, even when education, occupation, experience, and hours of work are consistent.
Developing Women’s Leadership in Classrooms and Communities
The women’s issue of Voice is special. It acknowledges the important role that women, women’s programs and women’s organizing play in the Federation.