News

April 3, 2022

You’re Invited to Movie Night

Did you know Alberta’s Premier is investing nearly $75 million to support privately run Charter Schools?  As we have seen with the Ford Government’s Agenda, the threat of privatized education in Ontario is real.  We invite you to a private, ETFO and friends viewing of BACKPACK FULL OF CASH, a documentary outlining the effects privately run […]

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March 29, 2022

ETFO Welcomes Historic Federal Investment in Affordable Child Care

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) commends child care advocates for the years of tireless activism that led to the signing of an historic agreement between the Governments of Ontario and Canada on affordable child care. ETFO Welcomes Historic Federal Investment in Affordable Child Care

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March 11, 2022

Elementary: A Podcast From ETFO

Elementary is a podcast for teachers, education workers, and anyone who wants to know more about public education in Ontario. This podcast will take on some of the big issues in education, outline opportunities available to ETFO members, and bring together educators, activists, teachers, and students to share ideas and information about education. Link to ETFO […]

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March 9, 2022

ETFO’s COVID-19 FAQ #7

The attached COVID-19 FAQ includes information about: vaccination policies; health and safety; Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessments; emergency remote learning; and the need for an equitable pandemic recovery. COVID-19 FAQ #7 – 2021-2022

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March 9, 2022

Premature Removal of Mask Mandate in Ontario Schools

TORONTO, ON – Over the past two years, the Ford government repeatedly made ineffective decisions that unnecessarily prolonged the pandemic, and jeopardized the health and safety of students and education workers. Students in Ontario experienced longer disruptions to in-person learning than anywhere else in Canada, and are once again at risk of further disruptions due […]

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March 7, 2022

March Newsletter

Please read the attached newsletter for information on: International Women’s Day United Way Pension Planning Employee Assistance Program (EAP) March Newsletter

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February 18, 2022

Ford’s Education Plan Falls Far Short

While the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) welcomes additional investments in mental health supports for students, the education funding announcement by the Ford government falls far short of what is needed to support students over the coming year. Under the Conservative government, public education funding will once again fail to keep up with inflationary […]

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February 18, 2022

Continuation of Emergency Remote Learning

The announcement that the government is forcing all school boards to implement emergency remote learning for the next school year is irresponsible and makes no sense. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) supports a cautious approach to public health measures, especially for this school year, but Doug Ford needs to answer why this government […]

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February 9, 2022

COVID-19 FAQ#6

In this COVID-19 FAQ, you will find information on: personal protective equipment (PPE); health and safety; assessment and reporting; staffing; long-term disability (LTD); and Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB). COVID-19 FAQ #6 – 2021-2022

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February 4, 2022

Wear RED for ED

RED FOR ED As educators, ETFO members are working through one of the most challenging times in our history! ETFO, along with other frontline education workers, have been fighting hard to ensure safe working and learning conditions during this pandemic and to demand fairness and justice for all workers. Show your solidarity with others when […]

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