From the Editor
In the winter issue of Voice, we focus on the importance of solidarity during work-to-rule strike action and on our efforts to ensure that Ontario continues to have one of the best public education systems in the world.
Classroom
Letter from the Editor
With contracts expiring at the end of August, this issue of Voice focuses on collective bargaining. It also includes an interview with three local leaders.
Teaching and Learning About Truth and Reconciliation
Michelle McKay writes that students are never too young to engage in learning and make a difference by taking action towards change.
Early Reading Screeners
Understanding teacher and occasional teacher professional judgement rights.
Race Matters: Teaching Students to be Race-Conscious
Advocating for Yourself as a Teacher with a Disability
Kim Brown writes about getting the technology and accommodations she needed to succeed as an occasional teacher.
Environmentalism Grades 2 to 12
In Episode 11 of Season 2 of Elementary: A Podcast from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, a panel of three students talked about how their elementary education gave them the tools they need for their work to protect the planet.
More Than a Page
Tina Zita reflects on creating opportunities for her students to represent themselves.
Making My Way in the Makerspace
Nicole Netherway explains why the makerspace is the perfect environment to foster adaptive and creative thinking.
Weaving the Threads of Well-being
Sue Ducau writes about the benefits of integrating well-being into every day classroom practices.