As inflation grows and despite investments by the Legislature, Florida’s teachers remain stuck near the bottom nationally when it comes to average pay, according to new figures released today by… Read more…
As Gov. DeSantis today signs HB 7, a bill based on a manufactured political narrative, the Florida Education Association (FEA) must call out the fact that our students would be… Read more…
By signing the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Gov. DeSantis has put a political agenda ahead of what’s best for our students. Read more…
Educators and parents had high hopes when Gov. DeSantis announced in September that Florida would end its system of high-stakes testing for our students, but the bill signed into law… Read more…
The Legislature’s nearly $1.7 billion proposed budget increase for education is a great investment in our students. The Florida Education Association (FEA) began calling in 2019 for a “Decade of… Read more…
Most Floridians agree that we want our schools to be the strongest in the nation. A key element in reaching that goal is keeping experienced educators in our students’ classrooms.… Read more…
This is a sad day for Florida’s students. By voting to pass the “Erase History” and “Don’t Say Gay” bills, some misguided lawmakers in the Florida House have chosen to… Read more…
A new poll commissioned by the state’s largest teacher union, the Florida Education Association (FEA), found continued and growing support for higher pay for teachers and other education professionals. Read more…
As the Legislature takes its first steps towards crafting the State’s 2022-2023 budget, the Florida Education Association is hopeful that there may be some help to curb the exodus of… Read more…
TALLAHASSEE — The educators of the Florida Education Association, the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers have significant concerns about Florida Senate Bill 148/House Bill 7, which… Read more…
As senators may take up a bill Tuesday that would help get more support staff working in our schools, a new count of advertised vacancies makes clear just how desperate… Read more…
As we enter a third pandemic year, Florida’s public schools are facing a significant crisis. Every student has been affected by disruptions related to Covid. Second-graders have never experienced a… Read more…
As Gov. DeSantis releases his state budget recommendations for 2022-2023, the Florida Education Association (FEA) is looking ahead to the legislative session and what needs to happen for our students,… Read more…
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.… Read more…
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… Read more…
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… Read more…
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) has honored Carmen Esquijarosa with the FEA Andy Ford Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes a lifetime of commitment to children, teachers, education employees… Read more…
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) has honored Vanessa Lee, a retired teacher and active community leader, with the FEA Mary McLeod Bethune Human Relations in Education Award, presented… Read more…
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) has honored Cori Walls, a Palm Beach County educator, with the FEA Human and Civil Rights Leadership Award, presented annually to a nominee… Read more…
Faculty at St. Peterburg College (SPC) have spoken and by a vote of 193-56 established the 34th chapter of the United Faculty of Florida (UFF). With 295 eligible voters, 84… Read more…
“It’s time to stop weaponizing our classrooms and ensure every child has access to the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.”Today’s State Board of Education meeting follows a…
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Florida Education Association Releases Vacancy Numbers for 2025-2026 K-12 School Year; Thousands of Students Return to School with No Permanent Educators “While the data shows fewer vacancies at the start of…
As educators and students begin to head back to school, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas are traveling the state on their “Blame Educators Tour.” We’ve seen…
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September 1 is Labor Day—a time to honor America’s labor movement and the workers whose fights built the foundation of our democracy. Weekends, 40-hour work weeks, child labor laws, workplace…
Florida politicians have mused about completely eliminating property taxes through an amendment to Florida’s Constitution on the ballot in November 2026. To help understand what kind of impact eliminating property…
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