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Vote No On HB 835
At the start of session we laid out a bold agenda containing the critical areas that legislators need to focus on to ensure every student gets the world-class education they deserve. Unfortunately,… Read more about this story
Say NO To SB 1014
At the start of session we laid out a bold agenda containing the critical areas that legislators need to focus on to ensure every student gets the world-class education they… Read more about this story
Vote No On HB 835
At the start of session we laid out a bold agenda containing the critical areas that legislators need to focus on to ensure every student gets the world-class education they deserve.Unfortunately, rather… Read more about this story
FEA statement on emergency order regarding testing
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Education Association (FEA) President Andrew Spar released this statement Friday in response to Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Order 2021-EO-02, regarding mandated standardized testing: “The new order… Read more about this story
‘As a teacher, I feel attacked’
Educators speak out in new FEA ads about assault on their freedoms TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) released a new series of digital advertisements today that feature public… Read more about this story
Teachers and support staff all deserve a reward
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) appreciates that Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to show he values teachers, but we maintain that all public school employees deserve recognition and reward.… Read more about this story
Teachers, staff, faculty travel to Tallahassee to oppose anti-educator bill
TALLAHASSEE — Even in the midst of a pandemic, more than 80 teachers, education support staff, higher education faculty and graduate assistants have come from around the state to speak… Read more about this story
FEA news conference to mark anniversary of school campus closures
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) will hold a virtual news conference marking the one-year anniversary of Florida’s initial statewide public school campus closures at 11 a.m. EST Friday,… Read more about this story
Cover Story: The advocate’s advocate
From the time he entered the classroom in 1958, Ulysses Floyd has been working to improve conditions for Florida’s students and educators Ulysses Floyd speaks in July 2016 at the… Read more about this story
Andrew Spar: We continue the fight for Florida to ‘Fund Our Future’
So many of the events of the past year have had a profound effect on our lives. I’d like to begin with a review.Last January, we came to Tallahassee and… Read more about Andrew Spar: We continue the fight for Florida to ‘Fund Our Future’
Carole Gauronskas: Amid much sadness, a bright note for ESPs
[caption id="attachment_64631" align="alignright" width="200"] Carole Gauronskas, FEA Vice President Gauronskas became the first education staff professional elected as an officer of the FEA in 2018. She previously worked as an… Read more about this story
Nandi Riley: Looking forward to the new normal, and expecting change
[caption id="attachment_64632" align="alignright" width="200"] Nandi RileyFEA Secretary-TreasurerPrior to becoming secretary-treasurer of FEA in 2020, Riley taught English at Florida A&M University and high school in Gadsden County, where she first… Read more about this story
We’re working to bring you new learning opportunities
FEA’s Professional Development and Educational Research Department is in full Zoom and here to assist, support and provide you the resources you need. We are working with locals to build… Read more about this story
In 2021, an opportunity for real change
In this issue of The Advocate, we’re looking at the ISSUES where we hope to gain ground in the 2021 legislative session and at a few of us — the… Read more about this story
In advance of session, work for faculty and students is well underway
Also on this page: UFF Names New Exec Director Longtime UFF Senator Retires By Karen Morian, Ph.D., UFF PresidentWelcome to 2021! I know we were all happy to see the… Read more about this story
The road to advocacy
Thousands of members and leaders help move our unions’ work forward every day — advocating for our students, their colleagues and Florida’s public schools. Here, five teachers and education staff… Read more about this story
UFF pushes to defend members, grow chapters
With weekly United Faculty of Florida (UFF) chapter coordinating meetings, member town halls and multiple crisis organizing campaigns on local campuses, UFF chapters faced challenges like never before over the… Read more about UFF pushes to defend members, grow chapters
For at least a few minutes a day, take care of you
Time and again we hear: Nothing is more important for our students’ success inside our classrooms and schools than well-prepared and experienced staff. But let’s be honest: Even in “normal”… Read more about this story
Covid-19: Know your rights
Since March 2020, the virus has been a huge disruption to our way of life and has forced educators to navigate unchartered waters when it comes to working conditions and… Read more about this story
Despite challenges, Florida’s educators will succeed
By Jairus R. Williams, Student FEA PresidentGreetings, Florida Education Association! As we entered the spring semester, we had the unique experience of greeting one another yet again in our virtual… Read more about Despite challenges, Florida’s educators will succeed
A message from the new FEA President
New FEA President Andrew Spar discusses FEA’s work, his path to becoming president and his vision for FEA’s future, in a letter to FEA members.
A message from your outgoing president
This time of year, just prior to Labor Day, is always a time of transition for all of us involved in education. The beginning of the school year is a…
Reopen Survey Results
We asked. You answered.Thursday July 16 through Monday July 21, FEA surveyed educators and parents to get their sense of comfort level with regards to returning to school campuses this fall.…
SB 1014/HB 835
Stop the attacks on educators' freedom Senate Bill 1014 is an attempt to divide educators…
Senate Bill 84
Protect retirement security Senate Bill 84 would destabilize the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and put…
Senate Bill 48
Stop Senate Bill 48 Our students and schools deserve more, not less. Tell Senators to…
FEA statement on emergency order regarding testing
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Education Association (FEA) President Andrew Spar released this statement Friday in response…
‘As a teacher, I feel attacked’
Educators speak out in new FEA ads about assault on their freedoms TALLAHASSEE — The…
Teachers and support staff all deserve a reward
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) appreciates that Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to show…