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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…
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…
Parents, educators: Don’t punish kids with high-stakes tests
TALLAHASSEE — In light of the recent passage of Senate Bill 886 by the Senate Education Committee, the Florida Education Association (FEA) has released poll results reflecting the opinions of… Read more…
This session, let’s stay focused on helping students, educators and public schools
TALLAHASSEE — After a year like no other has sharply spotlighted the needs of our students, the Florida Education Association (FEA) has one big ask of the governor and lawmakers… Read more…
It’s now up to legislators to protect Florida’s schools and students
TALLAHASSEE — As the governor releases his state budget recommendations for 2021-2022, the Florida Education Association is looking ahead to the legislative session and what needs to happen for our… Read more…
As lawsuit ends, we look ahead to the challenges and opportunities of 2021
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) today formally ended its lawsuit Florida Education Association et al v. Ron DeSantis, as Governor of the State of Florida et al, filing a… Read more…
Order promises stability for students, educators, schools
After an initial review of the new emergency order from the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Education Association (FEA) is cautiously optimistic that the order offers our public schools… Read more…
Provide stability for our students and schools
As Covid-19 cases surge and our public schools face overwhelming uncertainty about what will happen come January, the Florida Education Association (FEA) urges Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard… Read more…
‘AFT Votes’ bus tour rolls into Florida this week
Union leaders push to get out the vote for public education and social justice TALLAHASSEE — The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) brings its get-out-the-vote efforts to Florida this week.… Read more…
FEA honors Champions of Public Education
Sen. Janet Cruz and Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith recognized for their work on behalf of students, educators and public schools TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) honored two state… Read more…
FEA: The fight continues for safety and local control
TALLAHASSEE — The 1st District Court of Appeal got it wrong today with its ruling on the Florida Education Association (FEA) lawsuit, but our educators continue to stand on the… Read more…
New FEA ad: Students need stability, not chaos
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) today released a new 30-second commercial calling on state officials to stop playing politics, end the chaos in our public schools and ensure… Read more…
FEA calls for governor to act now to stabilize schools
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) delivered the following letter from FEA President Andrew Spar to Gov. Ron DeSantis today. Governor DeSantis, The short-term decision made to maintain education… Read more…
New FEA ad: Parents have right to know if kids are safe
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) today released a 30-second commercial asserting that Florida’s parents and communities deserve transparently reported and trustworthy information about Covid-19 and public schools —… Read more…
Leadership changes underway at FEA
TALLAHASSEE — After two years as president of the Florida Education Association, Fedrick Ingram officially steps away today, Sept. 1, from his role in the state organization to become secretary-treasurer… Read more…
We will continue to fight for students, educators and communities
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) was disappointed today that the First District Court of Appeal reinstated a stay on the temporary injunction against Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran’s emergency… Read more…
FEA: Stay lifted in lawsuit, but efforts to silence districts will continue
TALLAHASSEE — As requested by the Florida Education Association (FEA), Circuit Judge Charles Dodson today lifted the automatic stay on his order granting a temporary injunction against Education Commissioner Richard… Read more…
FEA wins temporary injunction against executive order
Aug. 27 update: Circuit Judge Charles Dodson lifted the automatic stay on his order granting a temporary injunction against Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran’s emergency order. School districts are free to… Read more…
NAACP joins FEA lawsuit; mediation in suit underway today
TALLAHASSEE — The NAACP and the NAACP Florida State Conference (NAACP-FL) have joined the Florida Education Association (FEA) lawsuit as plaintiffs. The parties in Florida Education Association et al v.… Read more…
FEA: Ruling ensures that educators will be heard
TALLAHASSEE — Thanks to the ruling today by Circuit Court Judge Charles Dodson, Florida’s educators will be heard. The Florida Education Association (FEA) lawsuit against the state’s attempt to strong-arm… Read more…
UFF leads fight for intellectual freedom
University of Florida students and faculty gather Nov. 12, 2021, to advocate for free speech and academic freedom. The United Faculty of Florida, FEA’s higher education affiliate, has stepped forward…
Celebrating American Education Week
Neighborhood public schools are a vital part of our communities, and about 90 percent of Florida’s students are educated in public schools. Join us in celebrating public education and all…
Op-ed: Curing Covid wouldn’t fix teacher, staff shortages
The reports of severe staffing shortages in our schools keep coming. In districts throughout the state, there aren’t enough people to teach, transport, feed and otherwise care for Florida’s students.…
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FEA event to celebrate American Education Week
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) will celebrate public education and educators with a gathering at its Tallahassee office on Tuesday, Nov. 16, as part of American Education Week.…
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FEA leadership affirmed, educators face future united
ORLANDO — Delegates to the 2021 Florida Education Association (FEA) Delegate Assembly reaffirmed the statewide union’s leadership on Friday, Oct. 15. President Andrew Spar, Vice President Carole Gauronskas and Secretary-Treasurer…
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Orlando Rep. Eskamani honored for leadership
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) has honored state Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, with the FEA Cesar Chavez Action & Commitment Award, which recognizes individuals who have shown outstanding…
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