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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
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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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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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FEA: DeSantis fails to provide real solutions for public schools
TALLAHASSEE — Thousands of educators and supporters delivered the “state of the state” for public education at the Capitol on Monday. A sea of red-clad demonstrators shouting “fund our future”… Read more about this story
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Thousands to rally in state capital Jan. 13 for students, public schools
TALLAHASSEE — Thousands of public education stakeholders and supporters will “Take on Tallahassee” on Monday, Jan. 13, the eve of the 2020 legislative session. Demonstrators will carry their message straight… Read more about this story
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While the governor proposes a stay-the-course plan, we have a truly bold vision for Florida’s schools
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) is calling for a truly bold vision for public education, PreK-12 through higher education. Our Decade of Progress plan would lift up all… Read more about this story
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FEA reacts to DeSantis bonus plan announcement
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) was disappointed to learn Thursday that what Gov. Ron DeSantis envisions as a way to properly compensate experienced teachers is another bonus plan.… Read more about this story
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FEA statement on Gov. DeSantis’ comments on pay
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Education Association (FEA) President Fedrick Ingram released this statement today following Gov. DeSantis’ remarks Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Associated Press’s annual Legislative Planning Session: “We are… Read more about this story
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Fund Our Future Bus Tour to be followed by Jan. 13 event in capital
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) announced Monday that the Fund Our Future Bus Tour for public education will be followed by a Take on Tallahassee Rally on Jan.… Read more about this story
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FEA to launch bus tour for public education at Orlando gathering of 1,000 public school teachers and staff
Campaign-style tour will visit more than 30 counties for more than 50 events ORLANDO — The Florida Education Association (FEA) is taking its campaign on behalf of Florida’s students and… Read more about this story
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Tell us more about educator pay and education funding
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) was encouraged to hear Gov. Ron DeSantis make clear that teacher pay matters to his administration on Monday. The governor’s announcement in Clay… Read more about this story
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FEA calls for $22 billion, multi-year investment in schools
TALLAHASSEE — After 20 years of neglect and bad policy, the Florida Education Association (FEA) is calling for a "Decade of Progress" for Florida’s public schools. This means a multi-year… Read more about this story
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Budget proposal fails students, schools and educators
TALLAHASSEE — There is a crisis in education in Florida. More than 3,500 classrooms and about 300,000 students do not have a full-time, permanent teacher. Teacher pay in this state… 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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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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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
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Palm Beach County Educators, Allies Rally to Protect Will of Voters, Save Funding for Neighborhood Public Schools
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Hundreds of teachers, school staff, school board officials and allies rallied outside the Palm Beach County Board of Elections today, the site where the votes… Read the rest of this release
FAQs about the Legislature’s Salary Plan
FEA received a number of questions before and during FEA's recent Facebook Live event covering…
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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…
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…
