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…
Florida’s public schools are amid a crisis that threatens the future for Florida’s students and our democracy. Yet, today Gov. DeSantis proposed a budget that fails to meet the needs… Read more…
Of all the education legislation passed this session, HB 1, the Universal Voucher bill, is likely to have the greatest long-term impact. In this episode of Educating from the Heart,… 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…
Voters throughout the great state of Florida showed their support for our students and educators on Tuesday, with referendums benefitting local public schools passing in multiple counties. Read more…
The Legislature’s nearly $1.7 billion proposed budget increase for education is a great investment in our students. The Florida Education Association (FEA) began calling in 2019 for a “Decade of… Read more…
Andrew Spar, president of the Florida Education Association, called the move childish and mean-spirited. Read at Click Orlando…
As the Legislature takes its first steps towards crafting the State’s 2022-2023 budget, the Florida Education Association is hopeful that there may be some help to curb the exodus of… Read more…
As Gov. DeSantis releases his state budget recommendations for 2022-2023, the Florida Education Association (FEA) is looking ahead to the legislative session and what needs to happen for our students,… Read more…
The challenges facing Florida’s public schools this fall are acute — a pandemic that continues to create disruption and tragedy on campuses and in communities, a shortage of nearly 9,000… Read more…
No matter our race, background or ZIP code, we all want students to be safe at school. In fact, we believe that our public schools should be the safest place… Read more…
Florida’s entire educational village pitched in over the past 15 months to keep students safe, supported and learning. All those people — teachers and support staff — deserve recognition for… Read more…
Given the challenges presented to Florida’s finances by the coronavirus pandemic, the state budget signed today stands as a victory for public education — with caveats. Read more…
Teachers, education staff, parents and our communities have come together over the past 14 months to ensure that our students had as much support as we could offer. The Florida… Read more…
Florida’s private school voucher program was first enacted in 1999 for the McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. It was one of the nation’s first school voucher programs for students… Read more…
So many of the events of the past year have had a profound effect on our lives. I’d like to begin with a review.Last January, we came to Tallahassee and… Read more…
TALLAHASSEE — As the governor releases his state budget recommendations for 2021-2022, the Florida Education Association is looking ahead to the legislative session and what needs to happen for our… Read more…
As Covid-19 cases surge and our public schools face overwhelming uncertainty about what will happen come January, the Florida Education Association (FEA) urges Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard… Read more…
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) today released a new 30-second commercial calling on state officials to stop playing politics, end the chaos in our public schools and ensure… Read more…
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) delivered the following letter from FEA President Andrew Spar to Gov. Ron DeSantis today. Governor DeSantis, The short-term decision made to maintain education… Read more…
The Florida Education Association has released the following statement addressing SB 2C, one of Florida’s recent immigration bills signed today by Governor DeSantis:“Florida’s recent immigration bill SB 2C concerns us…
Our hearts weigh heavy with the news that a DACA teacher and UTD member was detained recently at what he thought would be another regular immigration hearing. We cannot purport to…
Read more about FEA Stands with Florida’s Diverse Immigrant Community
The Florida Education Association has released the following statement addressing the uncertainty surrounding federal executive orders and reaffirming their commitment to Florida’s educators and children. “Educators in Florida want to…
Read more about Florida Educators Remain Focused on Students in Light of Federal Uncertainty
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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