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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 more…
Labor Board Hearing Officer Recommends Reinstatement with Back Pay for Union Leaders Fired by Florida Polytechnic Administrators for “Protected Concerted Activity”
A hearing officer with the Public Employees Relations Commission found that Florida Polytechnic University violated state labor laws when it eliminated four positions held by leaders in the faculty union,… Read more…
FEA: SB 7070 will harm public schools and students while failing to address teacher shortage
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) is disappointed, but not surprised, that the Legislature continues to move in the direction of giving away tax dollars to unaccountable private and… Read more…
FEA: Legislature needs to heed voters and fund neighborhood public schools
TALLAHASSEE — Time and again, Florida’s electorate has demonstrated broad, bipartisan consensus on the need to increase funding for our students and neighborhood public schools. The evidence of their support… Read more…
Lawmakers sidestepping responsibility for arming teachers
TALLAHASSEE —The Florida Education Association (FEA) is struck that, when it comes to arming teachers, state lawmakers are willing to pass the buck — or the bullets — on a… Read more…
FEA: Senate education budget is encouraging step forward
TALLAHASSEE — Today the Florida Senate proposed increasing K-12 education funding by more than $1 billion, with a nearly $600 million increase in discretionary funds that could be used to… Read more…
Funneling more public dollars to private schools is not in the best interest of our students or our state
TALLAHASSEE — While Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to call Tuesday for a new and unprecedented level of taxpayer support for private schools, educators throughout the state rallied Monday in support… Read more…
St. Johns River State College Faculty Unionize
The faculty of St. Johns River State College (SJRSC) have spoken and by a vote of 83-27 establish the newest chapter of the United Faculty of Florida (UFF). The vote… Read more…
FEA: Flawed poll floated to push taxpayer-funded private school vouchers
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s communities support their neighborhood public schools. That was crystal clear last November when 19 counties across Florida overwhelmingly voted to raise their own taxes to support their neighborhood… Read more…
FEA: Fund the schools that serve the majority of students
TALLAHASSEE — All of our students, regardless of ZIP code, deserve the tools and resources to help them learn. Rather than fund costly, wasteful and ineffective experiments, policymakers should instead… Read more…
FEA: Bonuses won’t fix the educator shortage
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) was one of the most vocal critics of the so-called Best and Brightest teacher bonus program when it was initially proposed, and we see… Read more…
FEA: Florida must fund our future
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. DeSantis’ proposed state budget appears to show that he has heard many of the same concerns from parents and educators as the Florida Education Association (FEA) —… Read more…
FEA statement on Gov. DeSantis’ executive order
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Education Association (FEA) President Fedrick Ingram released this statement today following Gov. DeSantis’ announcement of his executive order regarding public education and Common Core standards:“A deliberate look… Read more…
FEA statement on Gov. DeSantis and education
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Education Association (FEA) President Fedrick Ingram released this statement today following the inauguration of Gov. Ron DeSantis. “Gov. DeSantis has said he is focused on giving every… Read more…
Visit the FEA Voter Toolkit
The November 8 General Election is just around the corner and education will be a central issue during this critical election season. The FEA Voter Toolkit has election resources and endorsed candidates for local school Boards, the Florida House and Florida Senate, and Governor.
Cover story: Driving to success
Becoming a school bus driver set Cor’Darius Jones, now the “Mr. Bus Driver” of social media fame, on a remarkably rewarding path.
Andrew Spar: We must elect candidates who stand with our schools
If we want good policy and the freedom to do what is best for our kids, then we must participate in the political process and ensure that those elected to…
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Carole Gauronskas: More than ever, kids need support
Our students have lived through some of the most difficult days of their lives and are coming to us with enormous needs.
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Crist’s choice reaffirms commitment to students, educators
With his announcement today of a running mate, gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist reaffirmed and amplified his support for Florida’s students, educators and public schools.
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FEA recommends endorsement of Charlie Crist for governor
The Florida Education Association (FEA) announced today that the organization will recommend that the Florida AFL-CIO endorse U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist as the next governor of Florida. The federation of…
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NEA report: Florida’s teachers still among nation’s worst paid
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…
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