What Becomes Official Knowledge in Our Schools? Paying Attention to What and How We Teach (Equity and Women's Services)
As educators we are skilled, reflective professionals.
Voices
It’s Your Right (Disability Issues)
Members with disabilities want nothing more than the opportunity to do their jobs – just like any other school board employee. It really is that simple.
Elementary Teachers Collaborate for Change (Professional Services )
This past summer, as it does every year, ETFO provided a wide range of Summer Academy courses for its members. This year, funding from the province once again allowed for a larger than usu
Local President, Playwright and Producer (Your Federation)
Karen Fisk is the full-time president of ETFO’s Hastings-Prince Edward Local. Today she’s known in her community not just as the head of the 702 member local but also as a playwright and producer.
The Provincial Agreement: Next Steps (Collective Bargaining)
For a dramatic several days in early February, the activities of ETFO, the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), and the Minister of Education were the subject of intense media scrutiny.
Provincial Agreement Now Supports Teacher Professionalism (From the General Secretary)
The provincial agreement that ETFO agreed to on February 12 contains important provisions that enhance our members’ professionalism.
A Flawed Process for Teacher Bargaining ( From the President)
On February 12, ETFO came to a difficult decision: we accepted a framework agreement for bargaining proposed by the provincial government.
Letters to the Editor
Re: Helping all kids succeed
(December 2008)
Representing Teachers’ Concerns (CTF Report)
As your national president, one of my roles is to speak out on issues that directly and indirectly affect educators. Here are some of them.