FEA, members file lawsuit to protect health and well-being of students, educators and communities
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FEA, members file lawsuit to protect health and well-being of students, educators and communities
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FEA and Our Members Speaking Up
The response to the recent order from Gov. DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran has been swift. FEA and President Fedrick Ingram have been steadfast in advocating for decisions to be based on science and safety and not anything else. Visit our Covid page for all the latest updates and to see FEA members fighting for the safety of themselves and the students they serve.
FEA update (July 29 update): To comply with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, FEA staff will be working remotely through August 24. Please frequently check back for further updates. FEA staff will continue to be available through email, phone and voicemail. During this difficult time, FEA is committed to advocating for the wellbeing of our members and students. We will continue to provide you information on COVID-19’s impact on the state of education, notices from the Florida Department of Education, and the end of the legislative session. Thank you and stay well.
Reopening Schools Survey
Almost 50,000 educators and parents responded to our survey regarding their concerns around reopening school campuses this Fall. There is broad consensus that not enough is currently being done to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff. See the results of the survey here.
Teacher Salary Plan
Wednesday, June 24th, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 641 into law. Among other things, this bill contains $500 million for educator raises. We know there are lots of questions about how this will impact you; click here for an FAQ on this law.
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Reopen Survey Results
We asked. You answered.Thursday July 16 through Monday July 21, FEA surveyed educators and parents to get their sense of comfort level with regards to returning to school campuses this fall.… Read more about this story
FEA files lawsuit to protect health and well-being of students, educators and communities
Also on this page Full video of the press conference announcing the lawsuit (July 20) Frequently Asked Questions About FEA's lawsuit Summary and text of FEA's lawsuit Media coverage of… Read more about this story
Release: FEA files lawsuit to protect health and well-being of students, educators and communities
TALLAHASSEE — Along with educators and parents, the Florida Education Association (FEA) filed suit Monday against Gov. Ron DeSantis, Commissioner Richard Corcoran, the Florida Department of Education, the Florida State… 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.