Premier Doug Ford’s government is embarking on what it calls a transformation of Ontario’s school system that includes pushing a back-to-basics agenda and giving the education minister more power. The groundwork for this transformation is...

The following is a statement from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) responding to provincial Grants for Student Needs (GSN) funding: “The Ford government has once again failed to address the long-term funding gap in...

The Ontario government — citing concerns in areas where student achievement is waning — wants more power over school boards’ academic priorities and in particular wants to improve training for senior leaders. Legislation tabled Monday...

TORONTO, ON – The following is a statement from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) on Bill 98, The Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act: “Earlier today, the Minister of Education Stephen Lecce tabled new...

Toronto, ON – Yesterday, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) learned about the Ford government’s plan to improve literacy and math skills, but it doesn’t add up. Put in simplest terms: Limiting Teacher Input...