A budget demonstrates values, and this proposal makes it clear that Florida’s students are not valued by the Governor.Florida’s students deserve public schools that are safe, welcoming, and focused on… Read more…
As educators and students begin to head back to school, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas are traveling the state on their “Blame Educators Tour.” We’ve seen… Read more…
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…
Florida’s lawmakers say they want to lead in public education, but you can’t lead from 50th place. New data released today shows Florida’s average teacher pay has continued to rank… 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…
Today, despite the ever-changing obstacles put in their way, educators in the state of Florida—for the 200th consecutive time—voted to recertify their local union. To date, locals of the Florida…
The latest teacher and staff vacancy numbers are out, and the most recent data shows an uptick in teacher and staff vacancies, meaning that public schools all over the state…
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WHEREAS workers at unionized Starbucks stores across the United States, including several locations in Florida, have engaged in lawful collective action such as strikes to secure fair wages, safe working…
MemberAssist is a new, free benefit for FEA members that helps take stressors off your plate so you can focus on what matters most.
At Crestview High School, located in Okaloosa County in Florida’s Panhandle, they say “once a bulldog, always a bulldog.” That certainly is true for Martin Vickers who graduated from Crestview…
Public schools are the heart of our communities and no where is that more apparent than in the actions of the 2026 FEA Education Staff Professional of the Year, Samuel…
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