Press Releases
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…
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