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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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.
Subscribe to the podcast
NEA Position on COVID-19 Vaccines
As a vaccine for Covid-19 begins to become available, the National Education Association, through resolution C-2, believes “that vaccines are essential medical tools in preventing infectious diseases. The Association acknowledges that vaccines must be pervasive to be effective.” Read the NEA’s position on Covid-19 vaccines.
A blueprint to safely open schools
In a recent op-ed, AFT President Randi Weingarten lays out what safe reopening of schools can and should look like.
Safe Schools Report
FEA launched the Safe Schools Report, to collect and display important, factual information surrounding the opening of school campuses across the state. Parents and educators can also submit Covid-related information about their school or district’s reopening.
FEA update (Dec. 3 update): To comply with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, most FEA staff are working remotely until there is a two-week coronavirus positivity rate of 5 percent or below. Our work continues as normal, with FEA staff available through email, phone and voicemail. As always, we remain committed to advocating for our members and students.
Teaching In the Era of Zoom
Primrose Cameron, the Director of FEA’s new Professional Development and Educational Research Department, shared some tips for educators in her recent AFT Voices article, “Teaching in the era of Zoom: My ‘Five C’s’ for student engagement”.
Get involved with the movement to protect public education!
Educators are frontline workers
One thing everyone can agree on is that students learn best through in-person instruction. This is why the CDC recommends that educators--teachers and staff alike--should have access to the Covid-19… Read more about this story
Order promises stability for students, educators, schools
After an initial review of the new emergency order from the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Education Association (FEA) is cautiously optimistic that the order offers our public schools… Read more about this story
Provide stability for our students and schools
As Covid-19 cases surge and our public schools face overwhelming uncertainty about what will happen come January, the Florida Education Association (FEA) urges Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard… Read more about this story
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.