There are boards where buses may not be running when school starts, kids being told they can't come to school because there are no EAs, a teacher shortage, & a mental health & violence crisis and Doug Ford's education minister just quit. Our kids deserve so much better.
#onted
After less than 3 months in the job and just weeks before the start of the school year, Ford's Education Minister is throwing in the towel & heading to the private sector.
Families deserve a government that will invest in schools, reduce class sizes and put students first.
Instead it's more chaos and uncertainty from a government that always treats kids as an afterthought.
After less than three months, the Ontario education minister @ToddSmithPC resigns for a private sector job. Well, at least we now clearly know where his priorities were. https://t.co/J7qOwoZJQ1
Placing a vulnerable child with complex needs in the same physical classroom as other children in their grade without any additional supports for their safety and academic success is NOT true inclusion.
Don’t use “equity” as an excuse to shortchange our kids.
#OntEd
Today, I extend my gratitude to share immense thanks to all the teachers in our schools! Teachers, you are the heart of our great public education system, and it is your efforts that empower students to build a better world. #onted#worldteachersday2023#onpoli
Our union has reached a tentative agreement for ETFO education workers, but there's still a lot of work to do to get this government to negotiate a fair deal for teachers & occasional teachers. That's why our central strike vote is continuing. Read more https://t.co/oUDMR3euO3
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we remember that ETFO has been a strong and vibrant force in public education since its inception. It is our solidarity that is our strength, and that solidarity keeps us strong. The #ETFOAM2023 theme is “Solidarity Keeps Us Strong”.
We need the Ford govt to take #onted bargaining seriously and to act in good faith. It's time - enough is enough!
Holding a central strike vote is one part of the legal process in Ontario labour laws. https://t.co/f3c1q2SBjl has details about our collective bargaining #onpoli
Speaking to the media at #ETFOAM2023, @ETFOpresident says the government has the funds. This is about making public education a priority and investing in students and student support. #onpoli#onted
@ETFOpresident says ETFO is committed to negotiations and to being in schools. This strike vote is about sending a message that's it's time this government get serious. After a year we need movement. #onpoli#onted
Premier Ford, Minister Lecce: You cannot claim to care about Ontario’s students and student achievement while you cut funding to students and schools and when all of this is happening on your watch. Shame on you for allowing this to continue! says @ETFOpresident. #onpoli#onted
Happy to show solidarity and support to the Brantford, Ontario Metro workers from @UniforLocal414 These heroes of the pandemic have been on strike for 10 days and need a fair wage and deal.
Instead of working in partnership to improve our world-renowned public education system, Bill 98 is the government's newest power grab. With the demand for a narrow ‘back-to-basics’ approach #onted student learning is sent backward. #onpoli https://t.co/fE4qgeBVHT