Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15–October 15

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens who trace their ancestry to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Spanish-speaking countries of Central and South America.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month with the following lessons, activities, videos, and more from our national affiliates NEA and AFT:

Here are some additional websites with lessons and resources for educators:

As part of our celebration of  Hispanic Heritage Month, FEA is recognizing members around the state on Facebook. Click the thumbnails below to learn more about each member!

Federal Court Sides with Higher Education Union to Protect Arbitration Rights

Today, a federal court has ruled in favor of the University of Florida’s United Faculty of Florida (UFF) chapter and their collective bargaining agreement by protecting the right to arbitration. In 2023,…

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Florida Legislature Turns Its Back on Working Floridians

Today, the Florida Legislature has caved to out-of-state, billionaire-backed, special interest groups with no connection to our communities and turned their backs on Florida workers.  By passing SB 1296, lawmakers have…

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Florida Republican Workers Urge Legislators to Stand with Working Families

link to the full press conference below Today, Educators and workers from across Florida set the record straight on the needs of working families and urged lawmakers to continue to…

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