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2016 Florida Education Association Delegate Assembly October 20-22, 2016
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

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FEA disappointed and frustrated in ruling on voucher suit

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Education Association (FEA) President Joanne McCall expressed disappointment and frustration with a ruling today by the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee upholding a lower court ruling denying FEA and other groups and individuals standing in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s tax credit voucher program. Click here to read more.

Happy 4th of July from your Florida delegation! Showing our support for #‎OrlandoUnited at the 2016 NEA Representative Assembly.

FEA has previously cautioned its members about using their classroom time, positions or school district resources or equipment to encourage students or parents to “opt out” of high-stakes testing. The cautionary note has been sounded to minimize the likelihood that education professionals will be subjected to discipline for taking such actions while performing their jobs. While educators retain their right to free speech, school districts also have the right to assure that employees do not utilize their classrooms and official positions for such advocacy or conduct activities in a manner which impairs efficiency and integrity in the discharge of official duties. The exercise of protected speech is not without bounds.

That being said, our concern for our members should not be construed as FEA opposition to the “opt out” movement or disagreement with the goals of “opt out” organizations which seek to encourage wholesale refusals by parents to continue to participate in such high-stakes testing of students.

Anyone wanting further information about opting a student out of testing should, utilizing their personal computer and not a school district’s services or equipment, consult The Opt Out Florida Network for guidance. Such information may be obtained at:

2014-2016 Opt Out Guide:
http://bit.ly/OOGuide1516

Special Opt Out group for 3rd Grade:
http://bit.ly/OOFL3rd

Locating Local Opt Out Group:
http://bit.ly/LocalOptOutGroups

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2016 FEA Delegate Assembly: This year's Delegate Assembly (DA) will be held from October 20-22, 2016 at the Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando.

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First Book: We read without thinking about the millions of youngsters who have never owned or read a book. Placing that first book in their hands can transform their lives. Reading can improve academic success. That's why we are asking you to participate in First Book. Register here: http://booksforkids.firstbook.org/register/?rgst=aft

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