Members from across the state came to Tallahassee — and thousands more took action remotely — for their students, their schools and their profession throughout the 2021 Legislative Session.
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Educating from the Heart — the Florida Education Association's new monthly podcast — is your source for lively discussion from educators, parents and students on the issues that matter most to public education in Florida. Each episode you will hear the struggles and the successes in our schools directly from rank-and-file educators as well as local union leaders from around the state.
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Covid and Our Schools
As the debate around on-campus safety precautions continues, find the facts about how Covid-19 is affecting students, educators and Florida’s public schools. The Safe Schools Report collects information on coronavirus cases, quarantines, deaths, and school and classroom closings.
Be the Change
Being an educator is always hard work. As we enter the third school year impacted by Covid, being an educator is harder than ever. Before the start of the 2021-22 school year, we sat down with a veteran high school history teacher to discuss the upcoming school year. Filled with equal parts optimism and concern for the year ahead, Elizabeth Rasmussen shares the importance of taking charge, engaging in advocacy and being the change she wants to see in this first episode of Season 2 of Educating from the Heart.
Florida Standards Assessment Frequently Asked Questions
We know students, parents and educators alike have questions about the end of the Florida Standards Assessment. What will replace it? Will there still be A-F grades for schools? You can find the answers to those questions and more on the Florida Standards Assessment FAQ page.
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Locked out, but never knocked out
Despite pandemic restrictions, FEA members found numerous ways to speak up for students, public education, and our freedoms and working conditions Read more…
Cover Story: The advocate’s advocate
From the time he entered the classroom in 1958, Ulysses Floyd has been working to improve conditions for Florida’s students and educators. Read more…
Andrew Spar: We continue the fight for Florida to ‘Fund Our Future’
So many of the events of the past year have had a profound effect on our lives. I’d like to begin with a review.Last January, we came to Tallahassee and… 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 nearly 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:
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.
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.
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.
Retirees
Finished with their professional journey, retired educators continue honoring their commitment to great public education for all students. Learn more about FEA-Retired.
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.
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.