To support teachers in commemorating the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia with students, the D12 Human Rights Committee would like to share these excellent classroom resources that have been created and curated by META (Muslim Educators of Toronto Association), an affinity group... Read More
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Emergency Town Hall and Phone/ Email Zap – January 13, 2022
In response to the news that schools will be re-opening to all students for in-person learning on Monday, the TTBU Executive will be holding an emergency town hall meeting and phone/ email zap on Thursday January 13, 2022 from 7:00pm – 8:15pm. The purpose of this meeting will be to provide any updates we may […] Read More
Provincial OSSTF Joint Media Release – January 11, 2022
Ontario’s Teacher Unions Demand Schools Reopen Safely TORONTO, ON — Today, the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) issued the following... Read More
Informing and Engaging Members, January 6, 2022 – PD Day Proposals, Free Mental Health Resource, OTIP Teaching Awards and more…
School Re-opening We continue to await details on a number of items related to school re-opening. The Executive will continue to monitor the situation closely as the TDSB implements measures required by the Ministry of Education, and we continue to advocate for measures that prioritize the safety of our Members. Earlier today, TBU Members... Read More
Provincial OSSTF/FEESO Statement – Ford fails to fortify the public school system to protect students and communities
The following is a statement issued by Provincial OSSTF/ FEESO. Original Attached. OSSTF/FEESO Statement—Ford fails to fortify the public school system to protect students and communities January 3, 2022—Despite the fact that today’s announced restrictions and measures are necessary to help address the Omicron variant’s impact on our health... Read More
December 31, 2021 – School Re-Opening Update
Dear Member, As you are likely aware by now, yesterday the Government announced that school re-opening for students would be delayed until Wednesday January 5, 2022. Teachers are expected to be available for work on Monday January 3, 2022 and may choose to work remotely. Earlier today, the Ministry of Education sent School Boards a […] Read More
Provincial OSSTF Covid-19 Update – December 24, 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic Information Update Deployment of Non-Fit-Tested N95 Masks The Ministry of Education informed OSSTF/FEESO earlier today that school boards can order non-fit-tested N95 masks for staff and the masks should be available sometime during the first week back in January. The continued advocacy and public pressure by members and... Read More
Provincial OSSTF Joint Media Release: “Learning Following the December 2021 Break
The following is a joint media release issued by Provincial OSSTF in conjunction with other education affiliates. VIA EMAIL: doug.fordco@pc.ola.org The Honorable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Re: Learning Following the December 2021 Break Dear Premier Ford, We write to you at a... Read More
Informing and Engaging Members, December 16, 2021 – Rapid Testing for Teachers, Disrupting Anti-Black Racism and Intersectional Oppression Officers, and more…
Correspondence to Director of Education and Toronto Public Health Earlier this week, correspondence was sent to the Director of Education requesting that rapid testing be extended to education workers and Adult Day School students, as well as that the better PPE be provided for workers in schools. A second letter was also sent to Toronto... Read More
Informing and Engaging Members, December 9, 2021 – Women’s Advocate Program, BIWOC Awards, CPAC survey and more…
OSSTF Toronto Election Readiness Member Survey The provincial election in June 2022 will have a profound impact on the future of public education in Ontario. A Doug Ford majority would allow the Progressive Conservatives, claiming inflated deficits, to advance the party’s stated plans for privatization, attacks on seniority, merit pay, and... Read More