As was announced today at a virtual press conference, the Florida Education Association (FEA) and three affiliated unions have filed a federal lawsuit against Senate Bill (SB) 256, which was… Read more…
The Florida House sealed the deal. When it comes to the governor’s political ambitions versus working people, working people lose. Senate Bill (SB) 256, passed by the House today and… Read more…
Senate Bill (SB) 256 is about revenge. As we have seen repeatedly with targets ranging from Disney to school boards, Gov. DeSantis strikes against those who dare speak in opposition.… Read more…
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Education Association (FEA) President Andrew Spar released this statement today in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis signing the universal voucher bill, HB 1: “The universal voucher bill… Read more…
“Florida’s families overwhelmingly count on their neighborhood public schools as the best place for their children to get the education they deserve and need. HB 1 will siphon billions away from… Read more…
For all the children who attend Florida’s public schools, and for all the children who someday will attend those schools, a vote today by the state House represents a terrible… Read more…
Florida Education Association (FEA) President Andrew Spar released a statement today regarding the Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee’s decision to advance Senate Bill 256, an attack on the freedoms… Read more…
Gov. Ron DeSantis painted a rosy picture of the state of the state today, but the state of public education under his administration might be better characterized as a patch… Read more…
Regarding SB 256, the Florida Education Association would note first: Politicians will not solve Florida’s teacher and staff shortage by attacking the rights of teachers and staff. Attempting to silence… Read more…
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram and Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar announced a new round of the AFT Innovation Fund’s What Kids and… Read more…
TALLAHASSEE — As Gov. DeSantis releases his state budget recommendations for 2023-2024, the Florida Education Association (FEA) calls on lawmakers to invest in the public schools that educate nearly 90… Read more…
Gov. DeSantis continues to show that anyone who is not in lockstep with him will face his ire. Whether the target is Disney, an elected state attorney, school board members,… Read more…
New teacher vacancy numbers show that halfway through the school year there are still 3,197 advertised instructional vacancies across the K-12 system. Thousands of students across the public school system…
SB 256, which removed the ability for automatic payroll deduction for union fees, was ruled unconstitutional and in violation of the federal government’s contracts clause.
Read more about U.S. District Judge Rules Part of Florida’s 2023 Union Busting Bill Unconstitutional
Voters overwhelmingly passed funding referenda, elected pro-education school board candidates and rejected Amendment 1 during this general election.
Read more about Students Win with Pro-Public Education Measures Passed Across State
The recent release of SAT scores shines a much-needed light on how Florida’s attacks on teachers are felt by Florida’s children. In the past seven years, Florida’s average SAT score…
Read more about SAT Scores and the Impact of Underfunding Public Education
#thankaneducator: Help us thank an educator like Ruby Encarnacion today! Ruby Encarnacion faced struggles as an educator with disabilities. With the help of her union, she is…
Read more about Member Profile: Ruby Encarnacion, Volusia United Educators
In serving on IRCEA’s executive board, Cundiff carries on a family legacy. Her mother was a founding member of IRCEA in the 1970s. Cundiff maintains a large, diverse classroom library.…
Read more about Member Spotlight: Carla Cundiff, Indian River County Education Association
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