Columns
I want to begin this final column of the year with a thank you to all the educators who have made such a tremendous impact on public schools and students this year.
The story of ETFO is, in many ways, the story of the fight for women and women’s rights, beginning with equal pay for women, fighting for pregnancy and parental leave – later adopted across the province – and ensuring that women’s voices are heard at decision-making tables.
The summer issue of Voice is our Women’s issue, an opportunity to celebrate the teaching work, achievements and organizing of women.
Spotlight
For most of my 21 years as an elementary educator, I’ve worked as a teacher-librarian. One of the delights of my role is selecting new materials to share with colleagues and students. One of the challenges is finding books that reflect the diversity of the children I teach and their families.