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For Immediate Release – Sept. 5, 2025  TORONTO, ON – The following is a statement from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation  of Ontario (ETFO) President David Mastin responding to a rumour that the Ford  government is considering replacing Ontario’s 72 school boards with four:  “Collapsing Ontario’s 72 school boards into four isn’t just a bad idea,Continue reading “ETFO responds to school board collapse rumour”

For Immediate Release – May 23, 2025  TORONTO, ON – The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is pushing  back against the Ford government’s latest education funding announcement, saying the  promise of “record” investments doesn’t reflect the reality in Ontario’s public schools:  “Despite claims of record spending, educators across Ontario continue to see the cumulativeContinue reading “Ford government claims “record funding,” delivers  more public education cuts”

For Immediate Release – May 5, 2025  TORONTO, ON – The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is celebrating Education Week, May 5 to 9, by recognizing the dedication and professionalism of Ontario’s public elementary educators who continue to deliver high-quality learning experiences in the face of growing challenges.  “Every day, ETFO members bring compassion,Continue reading “Education Week: Celebrating educators,  demanding action for Ontario’s students”

For Immediate Release – March 27, 2025  TORONTO, ON – The following is a statement from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation  of Ontario (ETFO) on the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHRC) report Dreams  Delayed: Addressing Systemic Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination in Ontario’s Public  Education System:  “ETFO welcomes the OHRC’s efforts over the last few years toContinue reading “ETFO responds to OHRC report on anti-Black racism,  discrimination in Ontario schools”

For Immediate Release – March 18, 2025  Toronto, ON – The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is calling out the  Ford government’s record of inaction and chronic neglect of special education as it releases a damning new report, Promises Unfulfilled: Addressing the Special Education Crisis in Ontario. The report exposes the dark history, brokenContinue reading “Ontario’s special education crisis: ETFO exposes  chronic underfunding, systemic neglect”

For Immediate Release: Friday, March 7, 2025  Court upholds ruling that strikes down provisions of Bill 307  TORONTO, ON — The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), Ontario English  Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’  Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) have released the following statement, in response to today’s ruling from the Supreme CourtContinue reading “Supreme Court confirms Ford government’s attack  on democracy was unconstitutional “

Joint Statement on Publicly Funded Education in Ontario February 19, 2025 A high quality publicly funded education system should be the priority of any government. It has  a direct correlation to how to succeed as a society, province and country, and how we compete  in an increasingly global economic environment. Publicly funded education is fundamentalContinue reading “Investment is the Foundation of a Thriving Society  and Resilient Economy”

For Immediate Release – January 31, 2025  Toronto, ON – As Black History Month begins, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of  Ontario (ETFO) celebrates the many achievements and lasting contributions of Black  Canadians. Black history is woven into the fabric of Canadian history—past, present,  and future. The accomplishments, strength, and excellence of Black individuals and communitiesContinue reading “ETFO calls for action to dismantle systemic barriers  facing Black educators and students”