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Part II: Value-Added Measures: Valuing Meaningless Data over High-Quality InstructionThe first article in our series of how Florida’s education policies are undermining student success focused on teacher pay. However, we… Read more about this story
The Advocate
Local Union Spotlight: Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association
The members of this large and diverse union find great strength in solidarity. Teachers advocate on behalf of the district's education staff professionals, and education staff professionals rally in support of… Read more about HCTA
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Local Union Spotlight: Hillsborough School Employees Federation
HSEF is growing — in numbers and in members' unionism — as the union stands strong against efforts to privatize the school district's custodial services. The battle is not yet… Read more about HSEF
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Low Pay — Why it Matters to Students and Parents, How We Got Here and How to Recover
By now, almost everyone knows the statistics. Florida’s educators are woefully underpaid – 46th in the nation – and that, in part, has contributed to a massive teacher shortage. So massive,… Read more about this story
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Bad Policy and Low Pay: How Florida is Undermining Student Success
Over the next few months this multi-part series will take a deep dive into the ways that Florida’s education policies have led to a full-scale crisis in the teaching profession.Every student… Read more about this story
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What teachers want parents to know
One thing we know about Florida Education Association members is they are deeply committed to the success of every student. They also set high expectations for their students, and parents… Read more about this story
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Best and Brightest Update
July 29 update: This article has been updated to include the State Board of Education's definition of "content expert" for the recruitment bonus. For more information Best and Brightest lawsuits see… Read more about this story
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Florida’s Failed Accountability System
School Grades Are the Tip of the Iceberg of a Broken Accountability SystemSchool grades were released last week, and as every educator already knows, they tell us much more about… Read more about this story
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FEA applauds new lawsuit against bonus scheme
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) applauds Morgan & Morgan for its lawsuit announced today challenging the Florida Department of Education’s handling of the Best and Brightest bonus program.… Read more about this story
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Taxpayer Funded Discrimination at Florida’s Voucher Schools
There are hundreds of companies in Florida that have funded voucher schools through tax-credits. The state’s largest voucher organization that solicits these contributions is Step up for Students. Most of… Read more about this story
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The Reality of School Grades
This year marks the 21st release of the school grades in Florida, and now more than ever it is clear that rather than being a cause for celebration, these manufactured grades… Read the rest of this post
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Best and Brightest Lawsuit Question and Answers
Click here for information on the Morgan & Morgan lawsuit on Best and Brightest FEA's Lawsuit Background and FAQs In 2017, the FEA sued the Florida Department of Education for its… Read more about this story
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“Bringing Voices Together” education summit draws public education supporters from across Florida
Nearly 1,000 educators, parents and community supporters came together in Orlando on May 18 for “Bringing Voices Together: An Education Summit for Florida’s Public Schools.” In a day marked by… Read more about this story
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Recently passed voucher plan may drain nearly $1 billion from Florida’s public schools over the next five years
Florida’s neighborhood public schools could lose nearly $1 billion over the next five years as a result of the legislature’s actions in the last session to vastly expand vouchers for… Read more about this story
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Florida charter schools lack proper oversight
State’s charter school laws rated very poor in new NEA analysisTALLAHASSEE — Florida charter school laws received a rating of “very poor” and a grade of F in a new… Read the rest of this release
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May 18 summit will unite supporters of Florida’s embattled public schools
TALLAHASSSEE — In a state where the governor says education is public if taxpayers fund it, where deep-pocket donors bankroll TV ads to push taxpayer dollars for private and religious… Read the rest of this release
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Teacher Appreciation Day message from FEA President Fedrick Ingram
Today, on National Teacher Appreciation Day, I want to focus on the multitude of ways that our profession is joyful and lift up the everyday acts of kindness that educators… Read more about this story
Press Release
Budget won’t undo damage done to our neighborhood public schools
On the eve of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Legislature has made clear that it appreciates neither teachers nor neighborhood public schools. While the Florida Education Association (FEA) welcomes any increase… Read the rest of this release
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Martin County Education Association declares impasse
STUART, Fla. – The Martin County Education Association (MCEA) recently declared impasse in negotiations with the Martin County School District (MCSD). The two sides have been negotiating for three months… Read the rest of this release
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FEA: Districts are last line of defense against arming teachers
TALLAHASSEE — No matter who makes the final decision on allowing guns in classrooms — the Legislature or local school districts — the Florida Education Association (FEA) maintains that arming… Read the rest of this release
VAM Scam
Part II: Value-Added Measures: Valuing Meaningless Data over High-Quality InstructionThe first article in our series…
Low Pay — Why it Matters to Students and Parents, How We Got Here and How to Recover
By now, almost everyone knows the statistics. Florida’s educators are woefully underpaid – 46th in the…
Bad Policy and Low Pay: How Florida is Undermining Student Success
Over the next few months this multi-part series will take a deep dive into the…
What teachers want parents to know
One thing we know about Florida Education Association members is they are deeply committed to the success of every student. They also set high expectations for their students, and parents…
Best and Brightest Lawsuit Question and Answers
Click here for information on the Morgan & Morgan lawsuit on Best and Brightest FEA's Lawsuit Background and FAQs In 2017, the FEA sued the Florida Department of Education for its…
“Bringing Voices Together” education summit draws public education supporters from across Florida
Nearly 1,000 educators, parents and community supporters came together in Orlando on May 18 for “Bringing Voices Together: An Education Summit for Florida’s Public Schools.” In a day marked by…
FEA applauds new lawsuit against bonus scheme
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) applauds Morgan & Morgan for its lawsuit announced…
Florida charter schools lack proper oversight
State’s charter school laws rated very poor in new NEA analysisTALLAHASSEE — Florida charter school…
May 18 summit will unite supporters of Florida’s embattled public schools
TALLAHASSSEE — In a state where the governor says education is public if taxpayers fund…