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Read MPP @solmamakwa's "Sport is healing." MPP Mamakwa notes that, "Despite the barriers First Nations people living in Northern Ontario face just for the opportunity to play hockey, it still serves as more than just a sport. It is a lifeline." education-forum.ca/2024/12/18/spo…

In “How I ended up on a rent strike,” Sharlene Henry of the York South-Weston Tenant Union provides a story of grassroots organizing for powerful change. Read this inspiring tale of organizing for the common good the latest issue of Education Forum. education-forum.ca/2024/12/19/how…

In their article "Improving publicly funded education through conversation," OSSTF/FEESO Regional Organizers Bill Hewitt and Mary Fraser-Hamilton challenge us to have direct and clear-headed discussions as a method of building power. education-forum.ca/2024/12/17/imp…

Congratulations to all the authors, designers, and editorial team - we couldn’t be more pleased with Vol 51, issue 1 of Education Forum.

"Implementing Indigenous perspectives in secondary education: A primer for critical literacy reading options in Ontario's English courses" by Adrienne McEwen, guides educators towards making meaningful changes #IndigenousEducation #OntEd #reading #OSSTF education-forum.ca/2024/06/17/imp…

In "Let us be" youth activist, Kayla Escoffery, provides a powerful call to action to educators + reminds us that "the best way for educators to be allies with Black students is to let them simply exist." education-forum.ca/2024/06/24/let… #OSSTF #FEESO #EDI #blackidentity #edchat #OntEd

In her piece, “Empowering Metis belonging,” OSSTF/FEESO member Marilyn Robitaille explores the power of an identity found and embraced. education-forum.ca/2024/06/14/emp… #metis #identity #EdChat #OntEd

Check out the cover story by @bettyybaker - education-forum.ca/2024/06/13/sto…… #OSSTF #FEESO #EdChat #OntEd #dragstorytime #DragStoryHour #dragqueen #pride2024

The long wait is over! The latest issue of Education Forum is now available in accessible PDF. education-forum.ca/wp-content/upl… #OSSTF #FEESO #EdChat #OntEd

Looking at the Chicago Teachers' Union's (CTU) fight against privatization Jared Hunt and Munib Sajjad show us the lessons that can be taken from CTU for a fight against privatization in the latest issue of 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮. education-forum.ca/2023/12/04/fig…

Charter schools continue to gain traction in the USA and now in Canada. Karen Robson and Rochelle Wijesingha analyze the ways in which these moves to privatization are inequitable for students in their article for 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮. education-forum.ca/2023/12/04/are…

The privatization of education systems is an international issue. In his article in the most recent 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮 Maurie Mulheron examines the destructive effects of increased privatization in education and social services in Australia. education-forum.ca/2023/12/04/pub…

The European Parliament ratified a resolution focused on enhancing access to education in developing countries. OSSTF/FEESO’s membership in PEHRC is an important part of our work and you can learn more in the newest issue of 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮. education-forum.ca/2023/12/05/our…

The fall issue of 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮 is now available online. This issue marks our 50th Volume and also a new format for the magazine as we celebrate this milestone. #OSSTF #FEESO #ProPublicEd education-forum.ca

The spring issue of 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮 is now available online. In our cover story Chris Clarke explores the difficulty and necessity of looking at equity practices with health and safety measures in mind. #EdForum #OSSTF #FEESO education-forum.ca/2023/06/15/equ…

In Heather Ganshorn’s piece “Undermining public education” the author provides a chilling warning of the ways governments can prioritize privatized education to the detriment of a public education system that serves all children. #OSSTF #FEESO #ProPublicEd education-forum.ca/2022/11/08/und…

The latest issue of Education Forum is now available online. In our cover story “Can we talk?” Garret Metcalfe explores the powerful intersection of his queer and unionist identities. #OSSTF #FEESO #OntEd education-forum.ca/2022/11/08/can…

In her article, “Foundational Principles-The 4 As,” #OSSTF #FEESO Member Carmella Goodridge outlines her 4-principles to addressing anti-Black racism. Check out this article and more in the latest issue of Education Forum. #OntEd #EdChat #ProPublicEd education-forum.ca/2022/05/17/fou…

Daniel Stevens notes in his article "Traditional knowledge and education" in our spring issue that, "As an education system, learning about each other is essential. However, we must do so authentically." #ProPublicEd #OSSTF #FEESO #OntEd education-forum.ca/2022/05/20/tra…

The latest issue of Education Forum is now available online. #OSSTF #FEESO president, @karenosstf, reminds us of the urgency in electing an education-friendly government in her piece "The most important action in 2022." #VoteVolunteerDonate #OntEd #OnPoli education-forum.ca/2022/05/30/the…