This one day virtual conference is for all ETFO members and will feature keynote speaker, Andrew Mercer, a pioneer online music Teacher from Newfoundland and Labrador.
The workshop is to be held on Saturday, April 17th and will culminate with the opportunity to participate in a virtual choir. Registration deadline is February 16, 2021 at 5 PM and spaces are limited so to register, click ETFO Arts Conference Registration.
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Yesterday, ETFO Provincial President Sam Hammond sent a letter to Education Minister Stephen Lecce urging the Minister to reassure Ontario families and Teachers that March Break will not be postponed or cancelled. Here is that letter ETFO Letter Re Need for March Break
The government must prioritize the mental health of students, their families and Teachers. Add your voice to the argument by signing this petition and sharing the link on your social networks Leave March Break Alone
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This striking poster by artist Leone McComas uses themes of space and geography to think critically about their future.
To download this ETFO Black History poster, as well as ETFO Black History posters from previous years, visit ETFO Black History Resources Here you will find links to the Black History in Canada Education Guide and other related resources and links of interest.
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Dr. Gordon Cleveland from the University of Toronto has assessed the impact of full day kindergarten. His report is titled "Ontario Kindergarten Program: A Success Story. How We All Benefit From Quality Public Full Day Kindergarten" . You can access his findings at A Success Story
ETFO has also released this video ETFO Celebrates 10 Years of Kindergarten in recognition of this important milestone.
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Stand Together for Moose Hide Campaign Day
Join the Ontario Teachers' Federation online tomorrow, February 11 and stand together with indigenous people in this grassroots movement committed to ending violence against women and children. Registration and details can be found at Moose Hide Campaign 2021
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