From the Editor
With the fall issue of Voice, we consider what a just and equitable recovery from COVID-19 looks like.
Health
Well-being: Don’t Forget About Your Own
As we approach the winter break, my mind turns to the ebb and flow of school life. Many of us are running on fumes to get through the December push of school obligations and expectations, holiday celebration events, and managing the excited anticipation of our students as we wind down the calendar year.
The Menopause Story Educators Aren't Being Told
Lisa Boate considers the impact this transition has on women’s lives and the importance of menopause-informed workplaces.
The Need for Body-Image Focused Classrooms
Heather Thompson talks about strategies she uses to encourage positive body image among her students.
Weaving the Threads of Well-being
Sue Ducau writes about the benefits of integrating well-being into every day classroom practices.
From the Editor
The winter issue of Voice comes on the heels of one of the longest rounds of bargaining in ETFO’s history.
Every Home Needs an Elephant
By Jane Heinrichs. Orca Book Publishers, 2021. 160 pages, $10.95.
Birdspell
By Valerie Sherrard. DCB/Cormorant Books, 2021. 232 pages, $13.95.
A Review of School Mental Health Ontario Resources for Educators
Mental Health in schools is an area that I am passionate about.
A Much-Needed Shift in Self-Care
Michelle Richardson writes how developing a mindfulness practice has helped her cope with adversity.