Press Releases
‘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…
FEA: Governor slow walks lawsuit while rushing campus reopenings
Florida’s governor and education commissioner continue to put politics over the safety and wellbeing of our public school students and educators.Today’s court action in the Florida Education Association (FEA) lawsuit… Read more…
Release: FEA files lawsuit to protect health and well-being of students, educators and communities
TALLAHASSEE — Along with educators and parents, the Florida Education Association (FEA) filed suit Monday against Gov. Ron DeSantis, Commissioner Richard Corcoran, the Florida Department of Education, the Florida State… Read more…
FEA calls for education experts and stakeholders, medical professionals to guide reopening
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Education Association (FEA) President Fedrick Ingram emailed the following letter to Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran today. Dear Commissioner Corcoran: We appreciate the monumental task that lies… Read more…
FEA calls on governor to keep schools closed, continue distance learning
This letter from FEA President Fedrick Ingram was sent to the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 14. Office of Governor Ron DeSantis State of Florida The Capitol 400… Read more…
The College of the Florida Keys Faculty Vote to Unionize
KEY WEST, Fla. — Faculty at The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) have spoken and by a vote of 20-13 establish the newest chapter of the United Faculty of… Read more…
FEA: Educators appreciate quick action in response to crisis
TALLAHASSEE — At this time of great uncertainty, the Florida Education Association (FEA) commends Gov. Ron DeSantis for stepping forward Tuesday to clarify issues facing students and educators in our… Read more…
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…
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…
$200 Million in Florida’s Budget For Salaries Doesn’t Go Far Enough for Educators
June 12, 2024
Tallahassee, Fla. (June 12, 2024) – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Florida’s budget, which still doesn’t go far enough to support parents, teachers and education staff professionals in the state.“Florida is…
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Florida Education Leaders Discuss Teacher Pay
June 10, 2024
https://youtu.be/Jyk0Uq4Rz_EFlorida education leaders held a virtual press conference today to discuss the current state of public education in Florida and Florida's dismal average teacher salary ranking.Florida ranks #50 in the…
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Florida Teacher Pay Sinks in National Rankings
April 30, 2024
New data released today shows Florida’s average teacher pay dropped from being ranked #48 in the nation last year to #50 (out of the 50 states and D.C., only West…
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Juneteenth and the Educator’s Role in Fostering Historical Awareness
June 19, 2024
Juneteenth is a portmanteau, of June and nineteenth, a state and federal holiday in which we honor Freedom Day, which marks the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. However,…
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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