Media Releases

Comments: The recent announcement by the Ontario government of a new math curriculum to be implemented this fall is unrealistic and counterproductive. […]

Comments: The Ontario government is rushing the new math curriculum into public schools this September despite the learning gaps experienced by students resulting from this year’s school closures and emergency distance learning. […]

Comments: The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has submitted 40 recommendations to the Ontario Ministry of Education to help ensure health and safety and quality learning in plans for school reopening. […]

Comments: In advance of tomorrow’s March for Justice by Peel students, ETFO is calling on the Peel District School Board to fully address anti-Black racism within its systems and practices. […]

Comments: Members of the ETFO have voted in favour of accepting central bargaining agreements reached with the Government of Ontario, OPSBA and the CTA. […]

Comments: The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) understands the need for a plan and process for continuous learning for students in Ontario’s public education system during the temporary situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Comments: The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has made a donation of $75,000 to Feed Ontario and a matching donation of another $25,000 for ETFO locals who are donating to community food banks in their areas. […]

Comments: ETFO has reached tentative central agreements with the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Public School Boards' Association and the Council of Trustees' Associations. […]

Comments: In view of COVID-19, The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is suspending rotating strike action scheduled to begin on March 23. […]

Comments: Doug Ford’s Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, needs to get his negotiating team back to the bargaining table. Otherwise, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will resume full withdrawal of... […]