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.

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  • 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

On a Day Meant to Honor Workers, Governor Cements Legacy of Anti-Worker Policy

Statement re. Signing of SB 1296, Attributed to Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association Floridians have made it clear that they expect an economic future that benefits us all, and…

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Florida Stuck at 50th in Teacher Pay for Third Year in a Row as State Leaders Continue Legacy of Failure

Florida has—for the third year in a row—ranked 50th nationally in average teacher pay out of all 50 states and D.C., according to newly released data from the National Education Association (NEA).

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Jefferson County Educators Champion Their Collective Bargaining Rights

Today, educators in Jefferson County have reclaimed their collective bargaining rights, voting overwhelmingly to reestablish their local education union, the Jefferson County Education Association. The renewed Jefferson County Education Association…

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