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The Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT) is a Local of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) representing more than 11,000 members.
Today we pay tribute to the Honourable Lincoln Alexander. On November 28, 2013 the province of Ontario declared January 21 as Lincoln Alexander Day, declaring that his life was “…an example of service, determination and humility.” The inaugural celebration took place in 2015.
January 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Today marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States, a legacy that continues to give inspiration and hope to millions. His call for justice, dignity, and collective action knows no borders.
January 19, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Welcome back, ETT members, staff, and students, to the first school day of 2026!
January 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Parents, students, and teachers all know there aren't enough supports in our schools, but every day ETT Members show up to make the day a little brighter for classes and communities.

Thank you to all the ETT members for bringing joy to our classrooms this year
December 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today marks International Human Solidarity Day, recognizing that our shared humanity allows us to tackle global challenges like poverty and injustice through collective action. Our classrooms and our communities are stronger together.
December 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
ETT Members, what brings joy to your classroom this holiday season? We want to show the TDSB and Provincial government that despite all of the issues they have yet to address, ETT members are still showing up every day for students.

SEND YOUR STORY ett.ca/tell-the-tds...
Tell the TDSB What Brings Joy in Your Classroom - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
For weeks now, ETT members have been telling the TDSB about the challenges you’re facing in your classrooms. Issues like a lack of Special Education supports, the infestations of mice and rats, and co...
ett.ca
December 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
🚨 BREAKING: The province has cut $6.35 billion from public education since 2018. Paul Calandra spends hundreds of thousands of public dollars on “supervisors”, and Doug Ford refuses to answer questions. These two continue to foster instability in our classrooms & hurt students
December 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
First the school board takeovers, then sidelining trustees, now he won't even fund his own promises? Minister Paul Calandra
really channeling his inner Grinch for students this Christmas...
December 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Today marks the International Day of People with Disabilities. This is an opportunity to recognize the contributions made by people with disabilities while we raise awareness of disability as a lived experience and reaffirm our commitment to create an inclusive world
December 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Today, ETT President Helen Victoros & Vice-President Nigel Barriffe stood with Mayor Olivia Chow as she introduced targeted tax increases on Toronto’s ultra-luxury homes.

Children deserve to learn in schools that are free from hunger. Today’s announcement takes a meaningful step toward that reality
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
[email protected], we've asked. You won't tell us. Where are the 77.5 Student Support Funded Teacher positions we negotiated to:
• Support student self-regulation & behaviour
• Address socio-emotional needs & mental health
• Strengthen Special Ed
• Support ELLs
• Provide Indigenous student supports
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
"Aldridge is one of the hundreds of thousands of parents across 579 schools who have been told to contact one man...with concerns about their children’s education.

One mother tried contacting TDSB staff, the Ministry of Education, the provincial ombudsman and her MPP, but didn’t receive any help."
November 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Today we honour Louis Riel, Métis leader and defender of minority rights. His legacy reminds us of the ongoing fight for justice and self-determination for Métis people. #LouisRielDay #MétisNation #Reconciliation #ONTed
November 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
🚨 The red lights are flashing. Parents of students with disabilities are warning that the removal of school board trustees is making it difficult to advocate for students with special needs

Better Call Paul! ☎️ Join the Fund Our Schools phone zap tomorrow www.fundourschools.ca/news/nov-12-...
November 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Today, on #RemembranceDay, we pause to reflect on the service, courage, and sacrifice made by all those at home, around the world, and across generations

#werememberandhonour #letusnotforget
November 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Today in the Toronto Star, ETT President Helen Victoros spoke on the importance of members having access to up-to-date technology for students. ETT Members are clear: not having access to these tools is a significant problem.

Read the full story now www.thestar.com/news/gta/tds...
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
A major CBC News investigation has exposed how white nationalist groups continue to organize in Canada.

As educators, we know hate is learned — and it can be unlearned. Anti-racism education helps build safer schools and communities for all.

Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

@antihate.ca
November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM