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FEA: Salary increase welcomed; work remains to be done
TALLAHASSEE — The proposed education budget finalized today by the state Legislature makes clear that the voices of the Florida Education Association (FEA) have been heard, but much work remains… Read more about this story
2020 Legislative Session
FAQs about the Legislature’s Salary Plan
FEA received a number of questions before and during FEA's recent Facebook Live event covering the Legislature’s pay plan. Read them here. As more or new information becomes available we… Read more about this story
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Nationwide and in Florida, we celebrate our public schools
FEA Vice President Andrew Spar reads to students during a First Book event at a Bay County school. Public Schools Week 2020, Feb. 24-28, celebrates our nation’s public schools, our… Read more about this story
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The Rally Continues: Central Florida Educators Mobilize for Students
Florida’s kids deserve the best, and educators across our state are committed to seeing that they get it. Fueled by the success of the “Take on Tallahassee” rally in January,… Read more about this story
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Central Florida educators to rally for students, public schools
ORLANDO — First there was the “Take on Tallahassee” rally on Jan. 13. Now “The Rally Continues” in Orlando on Feb. 15, when educators, students, parents and community members from throughout Central… Read more about this story
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Teacher of Color Summit Addresses Issue of Underrepresentation
More than 200 educators, aspiring educators and public education advocates attended the Teachers of Color Summit at the Omni Hotel in Orlando on February 1. The event, sponsored by the… Read more about this story
2020 Legislative Session
Will I receive a raise next school year?
Don’t like what you see in the flowchart?Get in touch with your local legislators today and tell them any salary plan must be long-term, include all school employees, respect local… Read more about this story
2020 Legislative Session
Sign up for Frontline Email & Access the Frontline Archives
At the end of each week, we send a recap of the goings on in the Legislature. You can access sign up to receive future Frontline emails and access prior… Read more about this story
Bills We're Watching This Session
SB 486 Repeal of Best and Brightest
Thank you to everyone who has taken action to end Best and Brightest over the past five years. Your advocacy has paid off! Talking PointsBest and Brightest has been flawed from… Read more about this story
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FEA: We look forward to seeing the new standards
TALLAHASSEE — We at the Florida Education Association (FEA) look forward to being able to comment on Florida’s new BEST Standards once they are publicly available. While it initially appeared… Read more about this story
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Tell Your Legislator to Fund Our Future
Florida's students are counting on you to speak up for them and the public schools they deserve. Take a moment now to let your legislators know why they need to… Read more about this story
2020 Legislative Session
2020 Legislative Agenda
Florida’s abysmal record on education has resulted in over a decade of neglect for our schools and our children. After years of hurtful policies and neglect, we are calling for… Read more about this story
2020 Legislative Session
Ways to Stay Connected
Here are quick and easy ways you can stay connected and on top of the issues during session:Sign up for email Action Alerts. Are you a member of FEA? No… Read more about this story
2020 Legislative Session
Bills We’re Watching
The below list does not include all of the bills our lobbyists are actively monitoring but focuses on the ones that stand to impact you and your students the most.… Read more about this story
2020 Legislative Session
Week Ahead in the Legislature
Full weekly calendar for the House and Senate. Now that we've reached the last week of session, you'll notice committee meetings are over. The House and Senate will spend most… Read more about this story
Bills We're Watching This Session
HB 6001 – Firearms on College/University Campus
Talking PointsThe theory that more guns = less crime (aka the John Lott Hypothesis) has been widely discredited.See the following analyses by other researchers and media outlets: Ayres and Donovan Analysis, The Washington Post, ABC… Read more about this story
Bills We're Watching This Session
SB 1400 – Governor DeSantis’ Pay Proposal
Talking PointsThe proposed starting salary of $47,500 leaves our far too many individuals. Amongst those would be left out are veteran teachers, school counselors, media specialists, prekindergarten teachers, teacher’s aides,… Read more about SB 1400 – Governor DeSantis’ Pay Proposal
Bills We're Watching This Session
HB 613 – “Intellectual Freedom”
Talking PointsSuch a survey creates opportunities for political manipulation and could have a chilling effect on intellectual and academic freedom.Students already have the right to free speech on campus. All… Read more about HB 613 – “Intellectual Freedom”
Bills We're Watching This Session
SB 360 – 80% Classroom Spending
Talking PointsThe premise of this bill sounds great, but implementation could have unintended consequences. Because of the narrow definition of classroom spending in the bill, this places severe limits on… Read more about SB 360 – 80% Classroom Spending
Bills We're Watching This Session
HJR 157 – School Board Term Limits
Talking PointsThe ultimate form of term limits comes at the ballot box. If voters want their school board members to serve only eight years they are fully capable of making… Read more about HJR 157 – School Board Term Limits
FAQs about the Legislature’s Salary Plan
FEA received a number of questions before and during FEA's recent Facebook Live event covering…
Will I receive a raise next school year?
Don’t like what you see in the flowchart?Get in touch with your local legislators today…
Sign up for Frontline Email & Access the Frontline Archives
At the end of each week, we send a recap of the goings on in…
Nationwide and in Florida, we celebrate our public schools
FEA Vice President Andrew Spar reads to students during a First Book event at a Bay County school. Public Schools Week 2020, Feb. 24-28, celebrates our nation’s public schools, our…
The Rally Continues: Central Florida Educators Mobilize for Students
Florida’s kids deserve the best, and educators across our state are committed to seeing that they get it. Fueled by the success of the “Take on Tallahassee” rally in January,…
Teacher of Color Summit Addresses Issue of Underrepresentation
More than 200 educators, aspiring educators and public education advocates attended the Teachers of Color Summit at the Omni Hotel in Orlando on February 1. The event, sponsored by the…
FEA: Salary increase welcomed; work remains to be done
TALLAHASSEE — The proposed education budget finalized today by the state Legislature makes clear that…
Central Florida educators to rally for students, public schools
ORLANDO — First there was the “Take on Tallahassee” rally on Jan. 13. Now “The Rally Continues”…
FEA: We look forward to seeing the new standards
TALLAHASSEE — We at the Florida Education Association (FEA) look forward to being able to…