Consulting But Not Listening
While we participated in more consultations this year than ever before in ETFO’s history, it is clear that the government is not listening.
Full-Day Kindergarten
Full-day Kindergarten: Early childhood educators reflect on their first year in the classroom
Designated early childhood educators (DECEs) are the newest addition to the ETFO family. In 2009 when the Ontario government announced its intention to implement the full-day kindergarten program, ETFO moved to become the bargaining agent for DECEs.
Reaching Out and Listening: Understanding What is Happening in the Early Learning Kindergarten Program (Professional Services)
Professional Services staff always try to keep a finger on the pulse of our membership. What do our members need in the area of professional learning?
The Ultimate Block Party: Celebrating the importance of Play (From the General Secretary)
When the Ontario government unveiled the province’s full-day kindergarten program last year, it ushered in a new era in early learning.
The Future of Public Education is in Your Hands ( From the President)
Critics, especially those on the right, take pride in denigrating public education. They want us to believe that our schools – and by implication, you, our members – are failing our children.
The Challenges of the New Early Learning Program (Collective Bargaining)
Early Learning Program is the most dramatic transformation in the structure of elementary education that we have seen in years.
Meeting the Challenges of the Early Learning Program (From the President)
When school begins next September 2014, 600 Ontario elementary schools will open their first early learning program (ELP) classrooms.
Grading the Liberal Government’s Education Agenda (Queen's Park Update)
The Liberal government has passed the halfway mark of its second term.
Ontario's Courageous Step Forward (From the President)
The Ontario government took a courageous step in October when it announced that it would go ahead with full-day kindergarten. It’s great news for children, parents, and for Ontario.
Closing the Gap: Helping Disadvantaged Students (From the General Secretary)
In this issue of the magazine you will find a number of articles about how teachers’ classroom practice can improve the chances for educational success for children from low-income families.