ETFO Survey results on Violence in our Schools; OTF Connects 2018; Validation Stickers

The November Survey results on Violence in our Schools have been compiled:

- 70% of ETFO members report having personally experienced or witnessing violence in our schools

- more than a third of ETFO members report suffering mental stress, physical injury or illness from violent school incidents

- 80% of our members report this is having a negative impact on their teaching and classroom management practices

- an entire generation is having their learning disrupted on a consistent basis with violence becoming normalized in the classroom

President Sam Hammond says, "Our members report that the number and severity of violent incidents is increasing and front line supports are lacking for students with high risk behaviours."

Thank you to the hundreds of TVOT members who responded. With these facts in hand, it is now time to hold the government and school boards accountable.

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ETFO ID Card/Edvantage 2018 validation stickers were mailed to members with their recent "Voice" magazine. Members who lost theirs may contact our office for a replacement.
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