Press Releases
FEA: We look forward to seeing the new standards
TALLAHASSEE — We at the Florida Education Association (FEA) look forward to being able to comment on Florida’s new BEST Standards once they are publicly available. While it initially appeared… Read more…
FEA: DeSantis fails to provide real solutions for public schools
TALLAHASSEE — Thousands of educators and supporters delivered the “state of the state” for public education at the Capitol on Monday. A sea of red-clad demonstrators shouting “fund our future”… Read more…
Thousands to rally in state capital Jan. 13 for students, public schools
TALLAHASSEE — Thousands of public education stakeholders and supporters will “Take on Tallahassee” on Monday, Jan. 13, the eve of the 2020 legislative session. Demonstrators will carry their message straight… Read more…
While the governor proposes a stay-the-course plan, we have a truly bold vision for Florida’s schools
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) is calling for a truly bold vision for public education, PreK-12 through higher education. Our Decade of Progress plan would lift up all… Read more…
FEA reacts to DeSantis bonus plan announcement
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) was disappointed to learn Thursday that what Gov. Ron DeSantis envisions as a way to properly compensate experienced teachers is another bonus plan.… Read more…
FEA statement on Gov. DeSantis’ comments on pay
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Education Association (FEA) President Fedrick Ingram released this statement today following Gov. DeSantis’ remarks Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Associated Press’s annual Legislative Planning Session: “We are… Read more…
Fund Our Future Bus Tour to be followed by Jan. 13 event in capital
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) announced Monday that the Fund Our Future Bus Tour for public education will be followed by a Take on Tallahassee Rally on Jan.… Read more…
FEA to launch bus tour for public education at Orlando gathering of 1,000 public school teachers and staff
Campaign-style tour will visit more than 30 counties for more than 50 events ORLANDO — The Florida Education Association (FEA) is taking its campaign on behalf of Florida’s students and… Read more…
Tell us more about educator pay and education funding
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) was encouraged to hear Gov. Ron DeSantis make clear that teacher pay matters to his administration on Monday. The governor’s announcement in Clay… Read more…
FEA calls for $22 billion, multi-year investment in schools
TALLAHASSEE — After 20 years of neglect and bad policy, the Florida Education Association (FEA) is calling for a "Decade of Progress" for Florida’s public schools. This means a multi-year… Read more…
Budget proposal fails students, schools and educators
TALLAHASSEE — There is a crisis in education in Florida. More than 3,500 classrooms and about 300,000 students do not have a full-time, permanent teacher. Teacher pay in this state… Read more…
FEA applauds new lawsuit against bonus scheme
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) applauds Morgan & Morgan for its lawsuit announced today challenging the Florida Department of Education’s handling of the Best and Brightest bonus program.… Read more…
Florida charter schools lack proper oversight
State’s charter school laws rated very poor in new NEA analysisTALLAHASSEE — Florida charter school laws received a rating of “very poor” and a grade of F in a new… Read more…
May 18 summit will unite supporters of Florida’s embattled public schools
TALLAHASSSEE — In a state where the governor says education is public if taxpayers fund it, where deep-pocket donors bankroll TV ads to push taxpayer dollars for private and religious… Read more…
Budget won’t undo damage done to our neighborhood public schools
On the eve of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Legislature has made clear that it appreciates neither teachers nor neighborhood public schools. While the Florida Education Association (FEA) welcomes any increase… Read more…
Martin County Education Association declares impasse
STUART, Fla. – The Martin County Education Association (MCEA) recently declared impasse in negotiations with the Martin County School District (MCSD). The two sides have been negotiating for three months… Read more…
FEA: Districts are last line of defense against arming teachers
TALLAHASSEE — No matter who makes the final decision on allowing guns in classrooms — the Legislature or local school districts — the Florida Education Association (FEA) maintains that arming… Read more…
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…
$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