What fuels your commitment to your role as a teacher, an education staff professional, and a public education activist? What inspires you to stand in solidarity with your colleagues as a union member?
While our individual reasons may vary, the collective drive is what truly matters. Power means something different to all of us — how will you use your power to advocate for students?
2025 Legislative Session: Advocating for Our Students and Educators
Learn More about EDues
Tens of thousands of members across Florida are protecting their contract and union membership by signing up for eDues.
They’re saying loudly: “I’m sticking with my union!” Learn more about eDues.
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FAQ: African American History Standards
Concerns over Florida’s recently adopted African American history standards have been well documented, and the concerns go far beyond the wording of one or two standards.
As we approach the new school year, we have received a lot of questions about the implementation of the standards.
You'll find answers here.
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Know Your Rights
HB 1069 expands on the classroom instruction provisions of the 2022 law and adds sweeping new provisions prohibiting the use of pronouns consistent with one’s gender identity, expanding book banning procedures, and censoring health curriculum and instruction.
This overview is intended to provide immediate guidance for members and allies confronting efforts to enforce the original Don’t Say Gay law and the even more far-reaching provisions of HB 1069 in their schools and classrooms.
Get involved with the movement to protect public education!
FEA Calls on Legislators to Protect Children in Florida’s Diverse Immigrant Community
The Florida Education Association has released the following statement addressing SB 2C, one of Florida’s recent immigration bills signed today by Governor DeSantis:“Florida’s recent immigration bill SB 2C concerns us… Read more…
FEA Stands with Florida’s Diverse Immigrant Community
Our hearts weigh heavy with the news that a DACA teacher and UTD member was detained recently at what he thought would be another regular immigration hearing. We cannot purport to… Read more…
Florida Educators Remain Focused on Students in Light of Federal Uncertainty
The Florida Education Association has released the following statement addressing the uncertainty surrounding federal executive orders and reaffirming their commitment to Florida’s educators and children. “Educators in Florida want to… Read more…
Florida Education Association members believe in the bold promise of public education for all. Together we stand up and speak out for student success, opportunity and professional excellence.
United, our 150,000 members make up the the state’s largest labor union of professional employees and are each committed to helping every student unlock their full potential. Here’s how:
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Teachers
When given the resources and opportunity, teachers can use their training and experience to help every student unlock his or her full potential. Learn more about our teacher members.
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Education staff professionals
Valued education professionals interact with each student throughout the school day — all are a vital part of ensuring their success. Learn more about our education staff professional members.
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Higher education faculty and graduate assistants
Our higher ed members are committed to opportunity student success at the post-secondary level. Learn more about United Faculty of Florida.
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Retirees
Finished with their professional journey, retired educators continue honoring their commitment to great public education for all students. Learn more about FEA-Retired.
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Education students
Student FEA represents the future educators of Florida. Their unwavering commitment to student success is the key to a bright future. Learn more about Student FEA.
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Early career educators
FEA engages early career educators through identifying and connecting their core values to our union values of integrity, advocacy, respect and empowerment. Learn more about FYRE.