PRESIDENT KAREN BROWN, CLOSING REMARKS
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TFO President Karen Brown spoke at the close of the 2024 ETFO Annual Meeting, thanking the Provincial Executive, the An-
nual Meeting Committee, parliamentary team, poll clerks, staff, and all delegates, for participat- ing in the Federation’s democratic process. She spoke about the challenges ETFO mem-
bers, students, and families face in Ontario schools. “Learning is being disrupted and violence is
being normalized because the public education system is suffering from chronic underfunding, under-resourcing, and understaffing. We need to create environments where student needs are be- ing met,” she said. “Students need timely access to assessments to identify exceptionalities and learning needs and adequate staffing to support their learning.” Brown underscored the importance of local
leaders and members being active on these issues. Member engagement is key, especially for mem- bers in their first five years. On the coming provincial election she said,
“While it may not be clear when exactly Doug Ford and the PC Party of Ontario will call an elec- tion, we know the opportunity to change govern- ment is coming and it is coming soon,” she said. “We need to help get Ontarians out to the polls and voting for the change our public schools and public services need.” “Together we win,” she concluded. “I am look-
ing forward to organizing with all of you for what undoubtedly will be an exciting year ahead.”
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