Gov. DeSantis, respect locally elected school boards

Florida’s public schools should be the safest place for our state’s children. 

Enter your contact information below to send a letter to Gov. DeSantis and remind him of his obligation to keep our students safe.

You can make your letter even more powerful and effective by adding personal details such as your name, where you live and your job classification if you work in public education.

Also consider adding the following:

  • How many children you have in public schools
  • How long you have worked in public schools
  • The number of Covid cases and quarantines in your workplace and how that negatively impacts student learning

Florida’s Teacher and Staff Vacancies Signal a Retention Crisis at a Breaking Point

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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Resolution in Support of Starbucks Workers United and Striking Baristas at Unionized Starbucks Stores

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…

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Governor’s Budget Proposal Shortchanges Students, Families, and Educators Instead of Prioritizing Them

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…

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