These downloadable and print-ready resources were created to help you as you organize for public education. Feel free to print and share any of these resources. Thank you for your involvement.
Tools to Spread the Word
These downloadable and print-ready resources were created to help you as you organize for public education. Feel free to print and share any of these resources. Thank you for your involvement.
Outreach Flyers & Fact Sheets
ETFO Priorities
ETFO Priorities
Ontario has one of the best public education systems in the world, providing high-quality education for every student regardless of where they live in the province. Last year, the Conservative government made significant funding cuts to public education.
Kindergarten Fact Sheet
Kindergarten Fact Sheet
Join public elementary educators, in partnership with parents and community organizations, to stand up for students. Together we can push back to tell the Conservatives to make children a priority by funding public education.
Class Size Fact Sheet
Class Size Fact Sheet
Join public elementary educators, in partnership with parents and community organizations, to stand up for students. Together we can push back to tell the Conservatives to make children a priority by funding public education.
Know the issues in public education
Know the issues in public education
Join public elementary educators, in partnership with parents and community organizations, to stand up for students. Together we can push back to tell the Conservatives to make children a priority by funding public education.
Are there cuts to education?
Are there cuts to education?
The Ford Conservative government has claimed that it has made an investment in public education, but that is false.
No matter how the Minister of Education or Premier spin things, there are cuts to public education.
Let's make our schools safe
Let's make our schools safe
Ontario’s public education system and students need investment, not cuts. It is time for the government to make children a priority. You can help make a difference.
Children with Autism Statement
Children with Autism Statement
As parents, educators, front-line workers, education stakeholders’ and as concerned residents in Ontario, we strongly urge the government to rethink its rash decision-making on the Ontario Autism Program and put the needs of children with autism first.
Fair Hiring in Schools
Fair Hiring in Schools
Join public elementary educators, in partnership with parents and community organizations, to stand up for students. Together we can push back to tell the Conservatives to make children a priority by funding public education.
Shareable Videos
Ford is not listening to the experts
Ford is not listening to the experts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzE8qHu8CcM
The experts are saying schools need smaller classes, proper ventilation and masks for everyone to keep students and staff safe.
Elementary educators are focused on the safety of every student
Elementary educators are focused on the safety of every student
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzE8qHu8CcM
Even though the Ford government failed to plan for a safe September... Parents and educators are doing everything we can to make school a success for every child.
The government's plan doesn't go far enough
The government's plan doesn't go far enough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSwtDRG1p10
Parents and educators have forced the Ford government to change its flawed plan for school in September, but that they haven't gone far enough. Every school in the province needs smaller classes for physical distancing, proper ventilation and masks for everyone. This ad begin playing on radio and on digital channels across the province on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
It's not too late to fix the plan for return to school
It's not too late to fix the plan for return to school
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlKPDCr77ek
This radio ad began airing on radio stations across the province on August 5, 2020. We have heard the government's plan for reopening schools and it falls short of what's needed. In this ad, ETFO calls for smaller classes, masks for all students and enough supports to keep everyone healthy and learning. It is not too late to fix the plan for reopening schools in September.
Safe Re-opening
Safe Re-opening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rqhtua0WME
ETFO's radio ad calls on the government to present a real plan for public education that ensures there is sufficient funding for a safe reopening of schools. It began playing on stations across the province Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
Stand up for Students
Stand up for Students
"When you start to increase the number of students in a classroom, when you start to decrease the number of educational assistants or Designated Early Childhood Educators, you are tearing away at the very fabric of public education. The people who will be most affected, the people who will be hurt the most are students in the system, particularly marginalized and vulnerable students. We need to stand together to protect publicly-funded education, but particularly we need to stand up for the students who are in publicly-funded education," says ETFO President Sam Hammond.
Stand Up For Indigenous Children and Education
Stand Up For Indigenous Children and Education
Cindy Blackstock explains why all of us should be activists for children and stand up for Indigenous kids to ensure quality education for all! Watch her talk about her dream.
Invest in Future Generations
Invest in Future Generations
"By investing and putting resources in the public education system, we are investing in the most valuable resources of our society. The future generations. The schools belong to all of us. And it’s up to all of us to make sure the public education system continues to be a thriving space for our communities and our children," says Winnie Ng in this powerful video.
Signs, Stickers & Buttons
Education Cuts Hurt Kids lawn sign
Education Cuts Hurt Kids lawn sign
landscape layout: sized at 24” x 16”
Cuts Hurt Kids placard sign
Cuts Hurt Kids placard sign
Cuts Hurt Kids window sign
Cuts Hurt Kids window sign
Cuts Hurt Kids Window Sticker
Cuts Hurt Kids Window Sticker
Shareable Social Media Images
Cuts Hurt Kids Facebook Image
Cuts Hurt Kids Facebook Image
Cuts Hurt Kids Twitter Image
Cuts Hurt Kids Twitter Image
Lobbying
Tips for lobbying
Tips for lobbying
The following is a list of handy tips for conducting a lobby meeting with a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) or a Trustee. It is important to remember that while all actions help to make a difference one of the most persuasive forms of lobbying is with a face-to-face meeting.