Read more about the article Ontario Education Minister creates further chaos in schools, reopens door to nepotism and cronyism in teacher hiring practices
ETFO Provincial / Media Release

Ontario Education Minister creates further chaos in schools, reopens door to nepotism and cronyism in teacher hiring practices

Toronto, ON – Education Minister Stephen Lecce is creating further chaos in Ontario’s schools and reopening the door to nepotism and cronyism by scrapping a regulation that ensures fair hiring practices for teachers, according to the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO).

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October 15, 2020
Read more about the article Project Overseas 2021
ETFO Provincial

Project Overseas 2021

The application form for Project Overseas 2021 is now closed.

Since 1962, Project Overseas has assisted teacher organizations in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Caribbean. This is a voluntary position that is financially supported by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) and the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO). Each year, 16 ETFO members are selected to participate in Project Overseas.

ETFO members who are selected to participate in Project Overseas present professional learning workshops to teachers in host countries. In July, participants attend CTF’s training in Ottawa prior to their international placements which typically last between three to five weeks.

For more information about Project Overseas and to access the application form, visit the Project Overseas 2021 webpage on ETFO’s website

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October 8, 2020
Read more about the article PRS Matters #109: Providing Private Instruction
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PRS Matters #109: Providing Private Instruction

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a number of challenges as plans are developed to reopen schools for the 2020-21 school year. As a result of these challenges, some families are contemplating alternative education programs for their children including what is known as a “learning pod.” This bulletin offers some considerations for members who may be approached by parents, guardians, or other organisations to lead a learning pod and/or provide private instruction to students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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August 31, 2020