Girls' Government
Tanya Ferro reflects on her students’ participation in Girls’ Government, a program that encourage grade 8 girls to get involved in government and public policy.
Women
Teaching Indigenous Histories
Tanya Leary considers the “danger of a single story” and the importance of ensuring that students learn Indigenous stories through Indigenous voices.
Empowering Girls Through Education
Natalia Kostiw writes about volunteering as a teacher with a focus on girls and women.
Ontario's Austerity Agenda
Vivian McCaffrey looks at the results of austerity measures introduced in Ontario half a decade ago.
Organizing in Your Local Community
Voice in conversation with Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Ontario Regional Director Erin Harrison.
Myths About ETFO's Women's Programs
Many unions produce materials for women members. Few do as much as ETFO. As a result, ETFO’s women’s programs are recognized internationally.
Cross-Country Check-Up
Given that education unions have memberships that are predominantly female, austerity in the education sector is clearly a women’s issue.
Building Community
The point of talking about privilege is not to make people feel bad, or guilty; it is that recognizing privilege is the only hope we have of breaking down the system to make it fairer for everyone.
Conversation with Cindy Blackstock
Voice in conversation with Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada.
A History of Women Teachers
Eighty-one percent of the members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) are women and, in many ways, the history of women teachers reflects the struggles of all Canadian women.