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
Pride Month: Protecting LGBTQ+ Students and Educator Rights
Brian Kerekes is a high school math teacher in central Florida and worries about the messages students are internalizing from DeSantis’s “Don’t Say Gay” law. “It sends the message that students are not welcome. They need to keep things to themselves and can’t express themselves, or feel comfortable to be themselves,” explains Kerekes. “This is wrong because our students should have the freedom to express themselves, and they should be able to look to educators as a resource to help them understand the world around them.”
Call for nominations
Nominations for this year’s Human and Civil Rights Awards are open! Award winners are celebrated every year in October at FEA’s Delegate Assembly in Orlando.
You can find the 2022 FEA Human and Civil Rights Award Nominations form here. Nominations and supporting materials must be postmarked by Friday, July 29.
Op-ed: We must retain experienced teachers, while attracting new ones
“The people who devote their careers to educating and nurturing students deserve it. We ask that the new education commissioner stand with our schools against politicians who would drive a wedge between parents and educators for the sake of political gain.”
Read FEA President Andrew Spar’s full editorial here.
Defending Intellectual Freedom
The United Faculty of Florida, an FEA affiliate, has been defending the civil and constitutional liberties of the higher education community since 1968. Today, it is at the forefront of new battles to protect academic freedom and free speech on university and college campuses throughout Florida.
Get involved with the movement to protect public education!
Op-ed: New bill threatens federal financial aid for Florida’s students
This column was originally published on Feb. 20, 2022, by the South Florida Sun Sentinel. By ANDREW GOTHARD, UFF President The beatings will continue until morale improves. Such is the… Read more…
UFF leads fight for intellectual freedom
University of Florida students and faculty gather Nov. 12, 2021, to advocate for free speech and academic freedom. The United Faculty of Florida, FEA’s higher education affiliate, has stepped forward… Read more…
Celebrating American Education Week
Neighborhood public schools are a vital part of our communities, and about 90 percent of Florida’s students are educated in public schools. Join us in celebrating public education and all… 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 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.