Supporting the Special Education needs of Ontario Students
Amrita Kaul writes about the ways in which chronic underfunding of public schools and large classes have stretched Special Education resources.
Features
The Power of a Program
Maranda Dumas reflects on 20 years of Leaders for Tomorrow.
Standing Up to Ford, Standing Up for Workers
Heather Aggus and Carla Pereira provide a behind-the-scenes look into how ETFO geared up to fight Bill 28.
Flamingo Rampant
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.
The Power of Representation
Chad Mills reflects on why public schools need more Black educators.
Generation Black: You're Next!
An ETFO-lead symposium focussed on encouraging Black individuals to consider teaching as a career path.
Girls, Activism and the Environment
Jennifer Reid considers how educators can encourage their students to be climate justice activists.
The School Board Collective Bargaining Act Explained
The ETFO podcast Elementary spoke to lawyer Howard Goldblatt, founding partner of Goldblatt Partners LLP, who knows the history of the Act inside and out.
End EQAO
Tara Zwolinski on the problems inherent in the EQAO and its negative impacts on students and educators.
Student-Led Podcasting in Rexdale
Pawan Wander and Chey Cheney write about the power and impact of podcasting with their students.