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A message from ETFO President Karen Brown

A message from ETFO President Karen Brown: Elementary educators continue to make our public education system a success but we must continue to advocate for safer schools.
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Heather, Bluewater Occasional Teacher Local
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Jeff, Waterloo Teacher Local
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Jennifer, Renfrew Education Support Personnel Local
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Joseph, Elementary Teachers of Toronto
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Margaret, Limestone Teacher Local
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Nancy, Waterloo Designated Early Childhood Educator
  • smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE - Nkese, Upper Grand Occasional Teacher Local
  • Early Childhood Educators Join ETFO - A Proud Union Moment
  • Winning Prep Time for Teachers
  • The Unwarranted Intrusion on Teachers' Professional Role
  • Magic happens in the classrooms of public schools
  • There Is Hope For Public Education
  • Year in Review 2019-20: Strength in Solidarity
  • Accountability Yes! Recertification No
  • Winning Prep Time for Teachers
  • The Unwarranted Intrusion on Teachers' Professional Role
  • Children are our future
  • Is EQAO Failing Our Children?
  • Elementary Teachers of Toronto - "I Can Handle That"
  • It’s Elementary - 20th Anniversary Edition

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‘SIGNIFICANT CRISIS’: NUMBER OF VIOLENT INCIDENTS REPORTED IN ONTARIO’S SCHOOLS GROWS

August 14 2025
The number of violent incidents in Ontario’s classrooms has skyrocketed in recent years, according to new data obtained by Global News, leading to calls for the Ford government to spend more on the education system. Years’ worth...

ONTARIO TEACHERS’ UNION DEMANDS SMALLER CLASS SIZES

August 13 2025
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario is launching a new campaign aimed at making classes smaller. CBC’s Tyler Cheese explains why.

ONTARIO ELEMENTARY TEACHERS’ UNION TO MAKE SMALLER CLASS SIZES ITS TOP ISSUE WHEN BARGAINING TALKS BEGIN

August 13 2025
The union representing Ontario’s English elementary teachers is vowing to make class sizes its top issue during collective bargaining talks. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) said the issue emerged as the top priority...

NO RESPECT FOR TRUSTEES? THE HEAD OF ONTARIO’S ELEMENTARY TEACHER UNION SAYS THE PROVINCE HAS LEFT PARENTS WITHOUT PROPER REPRESENTATION

August 12 2025
The province’s education minister has “very little respect” for trustees, and putting five school boards under supervision has left too many families without an elected official to turn to, says the president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. Karen Brown, speaking Monday afternoon at...

ETFO BRINGING CLASS SIZE FIGHT TO BARGAINING TABLE

August 12 2025
In the spring, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) surveyed its 84,000 members to gather input to determine the Federation’s next round of central bargaining priorities for both the Teacher/Occasional Teacher Table and the...
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