Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
FEA has a collection of resources for members, educators and parents to help understand and cope with the changing conditions affecting Florida’s students, schools and educators due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will update these as new information is made available. (We encourage everyone to do their best to follow the CDC recommendations on social distancing).
FEA update (Mar. 17; Mar. 23 update): To comply with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, FEA staff will be working remotely through April 6. 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.
2020 Legislative Session Wraps Up
The 60-day legislative session, that kicked off on January 14 formally ended on March 19. Check back for FEA’s analysis on how the decisions made these past few months will impact you and your students.
March is Music and Arts in Our Schools Month
As educators we know that music and the arts positively affect students’ overall school engagement, college aspirations and civic engagement. The purpose of Music and Arts in Our Schools Month is to raise awareness of the importance of music, art, and theater education for all children – and to remind the public — and lawmakers — that all children should have access to the arts at school. Students are more likely to find all school work enjoyable when they have art and music instruction. See what the music program means to FEA member Shenita Hunt and her students.
Get involved with the movement to protect public education!
FEA: Salary increase welcomed; work remains to be done
TALLAHASSEE — The proposed education budget finalized today by the state Legislature makes clear that the voices of the Florida Education Association (FEA) have been heard, but much work remains… Read more about this story
FAQs about the Legislature’s Salary Plan
FEA received a number of questions before and during FEA's recent Facebook Live event covering the Legislature’s pay plan. Read them here. As more or new information becomes available we… Read more about this story
Nationwide and in Florida, we celebrate our public schools
FEA Vice President Andrew Spar reads to students during a First Book event at a Bay County school. Public Schools Week 2020, Feb. 24-28, celebrates our nation’s public schools, our… 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 140,000 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.