Hurricane Michael Relief

On October 10, 2018 Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle. The storm devastated 11 schools in Calhoun, Bay, and Gulf; but our union is stronger than any hurricane. FEA and our local unions raised thousands of dollars and donated thousands of hours to help our sisters and brothers in need.

Our local unions have been working since the storm to help students and their families return to and rebuild their neighborhood public schools.

State Board of Education Continues Governor’s “Blame Educators Tour”

“It’s time to stop weaponizing our classrooms and ensure every child has access to the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.”Today’s State Board of Education meeting follows a…

Read more about State Board of Education Continues Governor’s “Blame Educators Tour”

Vacancy Numbers Show Florida Continues to Struggle with Attracting and Retaining Prepared, Qualified Educators

Florida Education Association Releases Vacancy Numbers for 2025-2026 K-12 School Year; Thousands of Students Return to School with No Permanent Educators “While the data shows fewer vacancies at the start of…

Read more about Vacancy Numbers Show Florida Continues to Struggle with Attracting and Retaining Prepared, Qualified Educators

Governors’ “Blame Educators Tour” Masks Fuzzy Math and Bad Policy

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 about Governors’ “Blame Educators Tour” Masks Fuzzy Math and Bad Policy