ETFO Peel

11/13/2025

Really pleased to welcome Alex Vitale, author of ‘The End of Policing’, to our PETL Executive Meeting today. Alex joined us virtually from Washington DC to speak to us and answer questions on, and to discuss the content of Chapter 3 of his book ‘The School-to-Prison Pipeline’.

11/13/2025

Do *you* know the crew of FordNation insiders and donors who are currently supervising five Ontario school boards?

No?

Then meet *FORD’S CUTTERS*!

A less-than-stellar team of accountants with no experience in or knowledge of public education. 👌🏽

11/11/2025

Today, we honour all who served — working people sent to fight in conflicts not of their making. Too many return to poverty, homelessness, and a system that fails to recognize their sacrifice. To remember is to see clearly. To honour is to demand justice. Let remembrance move us to action — for housing, healthcare, dignity, and lasting support.

11/10/2025

‘Teachers Are Fighting on the Front Lines While the System Leaves Them Stranded’, by PDSB teacher and OSSTF District 19 member Jason Bradshaw in By Blacks.

A powerful piece that covers it *all* – and rightly lays the responsibility where it belongs.

https://byblacks.com/opinion/item/3839-teachers-are-fighting-on-the-front-lines-while-the-system-leaves-them-stranded

A veteran teacher reveals how Ontario schools face mounting challenges with shrinking resources—and why "back to basics" rhetoric misses the real crisis.

11/08/2025

On , we honour First Nations, Métis, & Inuit veterans who fought for nations that stole their land & committed genocide against their peoples. Their courage is a testament to Indigenous strength, resilience, & the enduring fight for justice.

11/06/2025

MEDIA RELEASE: ETFO demands province fix outdated education funding formula

ETFO President David Mastin: “The math is simple: a flawed formula based on outdated data, combined with rising inflation, equals decades of underfunding and harm to students.”

https://www.etfo.ca/news-publications/media-releases/etfo-demands-province-fix-outdated-education-funding-formula

11/05/2025

This week, PETL honours all Holocaust victims, survivors, and their descendants. We reaffirm our commitment to Holocaust education, Jewish remembrance, and standing against antisemitism.

11/05/2025

Treaties aren’t just history—they’re living agreements that remind us our work as educators must center land, truth, and justice. Honouring treaties means learning, teaching, and acting with accountability.

10/29/2025

Joint Statement in Solidarity with Alberta Teachers

“To every Alberta teacher, know that you are not alone. Ontario’s education unions and educators stand shoulder to shoulder with you. Your strength, resolve, and solidarity are an inspiration to us all.”

https://www.etfo.ca/news-publications/media-releases/joint-statement-in-solidarity-with-alberta-teachers

10/24/2025

Bienvenue à tous les enseignants de FSL.
’s FSL Sub-committee presents a meet & greet for French educators. This will be a space to connect with FSL educators, share ideas and discuss strategies. Visit etfopeel.com/events to register. &Greet

10/24/2025

Let's get together! 's PL committee is hosting a Parent and Baby Yoga session for members that are currently on a pregnancy, parental or adoption leave. Visit etfopeel.com/events to register. Hurry! Spots are limited.