It all started with one word: glue.27 years ago, John Hoback heard someone say that the performing arts center was the glue that held communities together. But looking around his… Read more…
Key takeawaysFlorida ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher pay — two years in a row — despite a small pay increase that fails to keep up with inflation.… Read more…
Jump to: Graphics to Share Hear from Educators Data Every child in Florida deserves a free, world-class public education. What does that look like? It looks like schools filled with… Read more…
FEA held a statewide townhall with local presidents where hundreds of you shared what matters most to you: your families, job security that includes support and a fair salary, and… Read more…
Today, the Florida Education Association is calling on legislators to fully fund public education and prioritize students and the communities they serve with their latest budget proposals. Read more…
Florida has the fourth largest economy in the United States. In fact, if Florida were a country, it would rank in the top 15 countries in the world for total… Read more…
Tallahassee, Fla. (June 12, 2024) – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Florida’s budget, which still doesn’t go far enough to support parents, teachers and education staff professionals in the state.“Florida is… Read more…
https://youtu.be/Jyk0Uq4Rz_EFlorida education leaders held a virtual press conference today to discuss the current state of public education in Florida and Florida's dismal average teacher salary ranking.Florida ranks #50 in the… Read more…
New data released today shows Florida’s average teacher pay dropped from being ranked #48 in the nation last year to #50 (out of the 50 states and D.C., only West… Read more…
Today, the Florida Education Association released a statement following the state board of education meeting held in Winter Park.“FEA, our members and their local unions fight every single day to… Read more…
Tallahassee – Today, the Florida legislature released their proposed budget that once again does not go far enough in supporting students, parents, teachers and education staff professionals in the state.… Read more…
The 2024 legislative session has just begun, so now is the time to reach out to your legislators and share your concerns with them. To send an email to your… Read more…
Despite Gov. DeSantis’ claims about educator salaries, Florida continues to rank 48th in the nation for average teacher pay, according to figures released this week by the National Education Association… 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…
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…
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…
Let us say first, we are honored to lead this organization and to have you as a member. 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…
The Florida Education Association (FEA) and the United Faculty of Florida (UFF), representing educators, faculty, and graduate assistants statewide, strongly oppose the state's creation of a politically driven accreditor for…
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Key takeaways$101 million has been allotted for teacher salaries, which would work out to roughly $20 more per paycheck per teacher. Florida ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher…
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100-0 Recertification Record Affirms — Workers Want Unions Today, the Florida Education Association (FEA) is celebrating its 100th consecutive local union recertification election win in the state, reaffirming that workers…
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School libraries should be full of rich, diverse books and Heather Garcia makes sure that is the case at W. T. Moore Elementary School in Tallahassee. Throughout the year, the…
It all started with one word: glue.27 years ago, John Hoback heard someone say that the performing arts center was the glue that held communities together. But looking around his…
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