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.
2SLGBTQ+
Letter from the Editor
The spring issue of Voice considers how we practise inclusion in our classrooms, and reflects on the impacts of the Conservative government agenda on Ontario students and educators and the importance of mobilizing our members and engaging our communities.
Spring Representative Council 2024
ETFO’s spring Representative Council meeting was held on May 15 and 16 at the Provincial Office. President Brown spoke to the delegation, reflecting on the unilateral changes the government made this spring to the funding formula.
Dismantling the Gender Binary and Sexism in Our Schools
Jey Plourde shares strategies educators can use to challenge stereotypes and assumptions about gender identity.
2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion
In a recent episode of the ETFO podcast Elementary, ETFO members Barry Van Dompseler and Melissa Sky discussed how educators can work to create supportive, inclusive environments.
From the Editor
The fall issue of Voice is delivered as educators work to get themselves and their students settled into the routines of a new school year.
Standing Firm Against Hate
Melissa Sky implores 2SLGBTQ+ allies to stand in solidarity with rainbow colleagues and students in the face of rising violence and hate towards the community.
Your Federation
ETFO’s spring Representative Council was held on May 17 and 18 at the ETFO Provincial office.
Your Federation: Spring 2023
Winter Representative Council took place on February 1 and 2, 2023. President Karen Brown addressed and welcomed members and observers to the meeting.
Flamingo Rampant
For most of my 21 years as an elementary educator, I’ve worked as a teacher-librarian. One of the delights of my role is selecting new materials to share with colleagues and students. One of the challenges is finding books that reflect the diversity of the children I teach and their families.