Press Releases
Release the funds and free districts to keep Florida’s students safe
No matter our race, background or ZIP code, we all want students to be safe at school. In fact, we believe that our public schools should be the safest place… Read more…
FEA: Gov. DeSantis, lead on the issues that unite us and will truly improve the lives of our students
Schools should be the safest place in Florida. No matter if we live in urban South Florida, in the rural Panhandle or somewhere in-between, we all want our children to… Read more…
‘Relief payments’ come with complications
Florida’s entire educational village pitched in over the past 15 months to keep students safe, supported and learning. All those people — teachers and support staff — deserve recognition for… Read more…
Rule must show students, educators some respect
The Florida Education Association believes that all our students deserve the best education possible. We believe further that educators deserve professional respect — for their earned expertise in teaching, for… Read more…
A good budget for the times, but significant investment still needed
Given the challenges presented to Florida’s finances by the coronavirus pandemic, the state budget signed today stands as a victory for public education — with caveats. Read more…
Federal funds can lift up all the people in our schools
Teachers, education staff, parents and our communities have come together over the past 14 months to ensure that our students had as much support as we could offer. The Florida… Read more…
FEA statement on emergency order regarding testing
In response to Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Order 2021-EO-02, regarding mandated standardized testing, FEA President Andrew Spar commented: "The new order lifts a heavy burden from our students. It’s… Read more…
‘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…
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…
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…
Statement Re. State Board of Education Meeting: “Teachers and education staff are tired of being vilified.”
March 27, 2024
Today, the Florida Education Association released a statement following the state board of education meeting held in Winter Park.“FEA, our members and their local unions fight every single day to…
Statement on Signing of SB 1746: “Florida’s leaders continue to stand in the way of workers fighting for better life.”
March 22, 2024
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis’ signed into law an anti-worker bill (SB 1746) sponsored by Senator Blaise Ingoglia (R-11) that would place additional mandates on any person seeking to join their…
Florida’s Budget Keeps Teachers Near the Bottom for Salary
March 5, 2024
Tallahassee – Today, the Florida legislature released their proposed budget that once again does not go far enough in supporting students, parents, teachers and education staff professionals in the state.…
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FEA leadership: We stand united for our students
February 16, 2023
Let us say first, we are honored to lead this organization and to have you as a member.
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Help for kids who are hurting
February 16, 2023
Through Steve’s Club, Cori Lake Walls wants to ensure no grieving student goes unnoticed or unheard
$1,200 worth of turkeys and a lot of love
February 16, 2023
Lakisha Ayers-White and her student volunteers provide supplies for Thanksgiving dinners with all the trimmings to dozens of union families