Category: Students
New law promotes falsehoods about schools, will aggravate shortage of teachers and staff
By signing the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Gov. DeSantis has put a political agenda ahead of what’s best for our students. Read more…
Testing bill does not keep the governor’s promise
Educators and parents had high hopes when Gov. DeSantis announced in September that Florida would end its system of high-stakes testing for our students, but the bill signed into law… Read more…
The Pathway to Strong Schools
Florida is not just one of the largest states in our nation, it is one of the most diverse. That diversity is seen especially in younger generations; almost two-thirds of… Read more…
Florida Standards Assessment FAQs
We know you have questions about Gov. DeSantis’ recent announcement that the 2021-22 school year will be the last year of the Florida Standards Assessment. The most common questions we’ve… Read more…
Reducing high-stakes testing is a win for students, schools
Today’s move to drop high-stakes Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) testing in the 2022-2023 school year is a big win for our students and public schools. It will free up time… Read more…
In the spirit of Dr. King
January 11, 2023
The St. Johns Education Association honors the civil rights leader each year by lifting up students and strengthening relationships in its community. More than 50 artworks were submitted for the…
Celebrating American Education Week 2022
November 14, 2022
Strong public schools are the birthright of every American. No matter where we live or what we look like, our children deserve a high quality education in their neighborhood public…
Cover story: Driving to success
August 24, 2022
Becoming a school bus driver set Cor’Darius Jones, now the “Mr. Bus Driver” of social media fame, on a remarkably rewarding path.
While the governor seeks to divide, we seek to unite
January 23, 2023
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,…
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FEA announces ESP of the Year
January 23, 2023
The Florida Education Association is pleased to recognize Nelly Henjes, president of the Pinellas Education Support Professional Association, as the 2023 FEA ESP of the Year.Henjes brings years of experience…
Ad campaign celebrates education staff professionals
November 18, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — In conjunction with the day set aside during American Education Week to honor education staff professionals, the Florida Education Association (FEA) today announces the launch of a new…
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