Press Releases
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…
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…
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