Press Releases
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…
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…
U.S. District Judge Rules Part of Florida’s 2023 Union Busting Bill Unconstitutional
November 7, 2024
Key takeawaysSB 256, which removed the ability for automatic payroll deduction for union fees, was ruled unconstitutional and in violation of the federal government's contracts clause.This ruling reaffirms that collective…
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Students Win with Pro-Public Education Measures Passed Across State
November 5, 2024
Key takeawaysVoters overwhelmingly passed funding referenda, elected pro-education school board candidates and rejected Amendment 1 during this general election.Across party lines and demographics, voters supported public education and students.FEA remains…
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Students Win as Voters Show Support for Neighborhood Public Schools; Push Back on DeSantis Agenda
August 20, 2024
Voters throughout Florida showed their support for students and educators in public schools during Tuesday's primary, with school board candidates endorsed by the Florida Education Association and its local unions…
Member Profile: Ruby Encarnacion, Volusia United Educators
November 6, 2024
#thankaneducator: Help us thank an educator like Ruby Encarnacion today! Ruby Encarnacion faced struggles as an educator with disabilities. With the help of her union, she is…
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Member Spotlight: Carla Cundiff, Indian River County Education Association
September 4, 2024
In serving on IRCEA’s executive board, Cundiff carries on a family legacy. Her mother was a founding member of IRCEA in the 1970s. Cundiff maintains a large, diverse classroom library.…
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Cover Story: Local Profiles — A Growing Union Family
August 2, 2024
Florida has the fourth largest economy in the United States. In fact, if Florida were a country, it would rank in the top 15 countries in the world for total…
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