Thank you to all members who participated in the first round of online voting in the GEETF elections. Your 2024-26 President is Carolyn Proulx-Wootton.
The next voting period will be
Thursday, April 25 to Friday, April 26
using the same voter ID and password.

If the government was truly worried about students facing distractions in schools, they would be making investments to address increased levels of violence, chronic staff shortages, and the mental health crisis, instead of dodging responsibility at every turn.

#onted

“Negotiating with this gov’t wasn’t easy. But the longer this gov’t is in power the more its agenda and its incompetence becomes obvious. This gov’t racks up scandals and passes blame - it’s failing the people of Ontario. We simply can’t afford another 4 years.” david mastin #onted

Did you know that ETFO offers financial support if you are pursuing higher education?
There are scholarships and bursaries for doctoral and master's
candidates, bursaries for members of designated groups, and for children of ETFO members.
Learn more at etfo.ca/awards.

It's time to Take Action to #FundOurSchools . You can start by sending a letter to Stephen Lecce, Doug Ford, and your MPP.

➡️ Send Your Letter here: fundourschools.ca/take-action

Concerned about violence in schools? You need to take a listen to this CTF/FCE podcast: buzzsprout.com/1915283/148227… #onted #healthandsafety #onpoli

As a way to 'address' violence and mental health issues in schools, the gov has allocated $30 million for surveillance cameras.

Apparently, our schools are supposed to watch on video as students, teachers, and ed workers get attacked without being able to do anything about it.

By neglecting to allocate adequate funding in the provincial budget to social services, the Ford govt chose to perpetuate a crisis that continues to undermine public education.

Despite a growing need to invest in #onted , the government persists in depriving it of the resources…

Tomorrow is the #DayofPink ! Join us in being visible to combat fear and hate. Wear something pink to show your solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. #onted

TODAY, on World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate people with autism and all those who love and support them. We also add our voice to demand the provincial government invest to help #onted students with autism thrive! #onpoli

Today we recognize #WorldAutismAwarenessDay to foster acceptance, understanding and inclusion of folks on the autism spectrum. For more information on #Autism including some common characteristics, experiences and supports available, tap through the images.

Student on teacher violence is up by 431 incidents from last school year. Data collected 'shows that the lion's share of these cases are coming from elementary schools.' But violence should NOT be a part of the job! cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/stu… via CambridgeToday #onpoli

Ontario faces a severe teacher crisis, affecting our students' learning. Supply teachers work other jobs due to unsustainable conditions. It's time to improve pay and support for these vital educators. Let's make teaching a rewarding career again!
kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/03/25/ont… #onted

The Minister of Education is running partisan ads funded by taxpayers to congratulate himself on a job well done…while our kids don’t have access to social workers, EAs, qualified teachers, or even school buses.

#onpoli #onted

Rather than advocating fiercely for the funding students deserve, as their duty entails, many trustees have been forced to implement successive funding cuts that hurt #onted . We call on trustees to stand up to the govt and demand more for students. etfo.ca/news-publicati… #onpoli

BREAKING: Not once does @FordNation's proposed budget mention the word 'teacher' in the body of its 'plan' for Ontario.😡

A govt that ignores teachers is not seriously committed to students, their future, & what they need to succeed. #CatholicTeachers

catholicteachers.ca/News-Events/Ne…

Rock your socks to show the love to our friends with an extra chromosome! Have conversations about proper funding to ensure better learning conditions for all. #ontEd #OnPoli #EducationForAll

In advance of #WorldDownSyndromeDay , recognized on March 21, we are sharing a link to sign up and access free resources to help talk to children about the powerful stereotypes people with Down syndrome face. Visit worlddownsyndromeday.org/resources #WDSD24 #onted

If you have been or are thinking of becoming an associate teacher, share your thoughts! The OTF/FEO has an anonymous survey open until March 15 to understand the challenges/barriers facing past, present and prospective associate teachers. Learn more uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bv…

On #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate all the women - mothers, activists, change makers and politicians - that helped pave a way to equality. There is still much to do to lift up women with a disability and Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ women. Rise up for equity! #onpoli