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.
Building a Union for All
ETFO’s Annual Meeting is an opportunity for educators from around Ontario to come together and set the union’s priorities for the upcoming year. For four days, educators receive financial reports, engage in debate and vote on policies pertaining to bargaining, equity and social justice goals.
The Auditors in the Stacks
Karen Devonish-Mazzotta and Leanna Bornstein write about teaching their students to look for characters and stories that represent their school community.
Critically Thinking About Sustainability
Sarah Lowes introduces The Sustainability LENSE, a tool designed to help us pause, ask sharper questions and weigh the systems behind each decision we make.
Building on Our Strength
The start of the school year is a moment to reflect on our core values as an organization.