Hear from Parents and Educators

In North Bay, if there isn’t an occasional teacher available, sometimes kids have to stay home.

Violence in schools expresses unmet needs. Educators, like Kim, know the solution is more supports for students and educators.

Ontario students have increasingly complex needs. Smaller classes allow educators, like Pav, to spend more time with each student.

Occasional Teacher, Paula, talks about the expertise certified Occasional Teachers bring to the classroom.

Mansi, an Early Childhood Educator, knows it would make a huge difference if we had supports for students who need them at the get-go of their journey.

Diana, teacher-librarian in Toronto, is passionate about building community by learning together in person.

Anthony, a parent, explains why we need social and mental health support for students.

Anika, a teacher and Indigenous education lead in Thunder Bay: “for Anishinaabe people, children are our ultimate responsibility and our gift.

"Students’ school conditions are our working conditions, especially around special education," says Amrita, a Special Education teacher.

"Kenisha, an Early Reading Coach tells us about the impact of funding cuts and what’s needed to support early readers.

Philip, a teacher, speaks about the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment for all students.