Education

In cahoots

Oct 4, 2018

On World Teachers' Day, public elementary teachers are proud to be the heartbeat of Ontario's high quality education system

As people around the globe recognize World Teacher Day on October 5th, Ontario's public elementary teachers are proud to be the heartbeat of Ontario's high quality education system.

In cahoots

Oct 4, 2018

World Teachers’ Day 2018

OSSTF and World Teachers’ Day 2018

This year on World Teachers’ Day, in conjunction with the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, OSSTF is celebrating teachers as the heartbeat of public education.

Blog

Sep 24, 2018

Playing (with) identity in Canadian university classrooms

Raluca Bejan

The push for de-colonial education is oftentimes a matter of political performativity. So is the "benevolent" act of the compassionate agent who "allows" the colonized to tell their colonizing story.

Blog

Sep 4, 2018

Back to school with Doug Ford in power

Maya Bhullar

As we send our kids back to school, let's make sure our MPPs know that we do not support the politicization of our kids' education.

Columnists

Aug 30, 2018

Betsy DeVos proposes using public education funds for guns

Amy Goodman

Denis Moynihan

According to reports, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering allowing federal education funds to be used to buy guns to arm teachers in the classroom.

News

Aug 20, 2018

Doug Ford's 'strong start' appeals to his new fans

Karl Nerenberg

Premier Ford has spent nearly two months undermining the environment, welfare and refugees, breaking more than a few promises along the way. His admirers say that means he is decisive.

In cahoots

Aug 17, 2018

Sex Ed changes backward, dangerous and divisive, says OSSTF/FEESO President

The premise for this backward step is false from the outset. This is not about consultation. It is a political pay-off that jeopardizes students’ health and well-being.

In cahoots

Aug 17, 2018

ETFO denounces government Sex Ed decision, will advise teachers to teach all sections of the current curriculum

The government’s decision to revert to the 1998 Health and Physical Education Curriculum while initiating further consultation is irresponsible, discriminatory and jeopardizes the safety of students.

In cahoots

Aug 17, 2018

OECTA advises teachers on health and physical education curriculum

Health and physical education curriculum

Direction provided to all OECTA members, to help carry out professional responsibilities while protecting them from police, Children’s Aid Society (CAS), and/or Ontario College of Teachers charges.

Blog

Aug 14, 2018

What do we teach while the world is burning?

Lizanne Foster

What role do teachers have in the necessary transition away from our fossil-fuel dependent economy?

Education

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