Mothers and Teachers
Rashmee Karnad-Jani explains how mothers and teachers can work together for equitable educational outcomes for the students in their care.
Equity
Decoding the Dress Code
Alyssa Gray-Tyghter writes about the inequities embedded in school board dress code policies.
From the Editor
The summer issue of Voice is our women’s issue. It’s an opportunity to celebrate ETFO’s women members, highlight their accomplishments and centre their voices.
Moving a Progressive Agenda Forward
Our commitment to equity and the environment means that we must elect a government in Ontario that takes justice and fairness seriously.
New Political Realities and Lessons from Progressive Social Movements
The election of Donald Trump in the US has had powerful reverberations internationally. This new political reality underlines the importance of ETFO continuing to work with and support our social justice partners. We must work together to fight against systems that undermine and oppress us.
Letter from the Editor
In this issue of Voice, we consider the factors that contribute to social and economic precarity.
Representation in the "Great White North"
Colleen Elep and Chad Mills consider why diverse representations of the outdoors matter and what educators can do to make sure they are inclusive of all their students.
More Than a Page
Tina Zita reflects on creating opportunities for her students to represent themselves.
Dismantling the Gender Binary and Sexism in Our Schools
Jey Plourde shares strategies educators can use to challenge stereotypes and assumptions about gender identity.
Strong Member Solidarity Was Key to Our Bargaining Gains
On December 15, ETFO Teacher/Occasional Teacher members voted 90 percent in favour of accepting the Teacher/Occasional Teacher Central Agreement.