The Advocate Archives

The Advocate is the official publication of the Florida Education Association. A service to FEA members, The Advocate is published biannually by FEA. Click on the covers below to jump to that issue.

Fall 2021

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Fall 2021

Cover Story: They love their students — will they stay?

We talk to four early career educators about what they love about their work, what needs to change and what they think about their futures in Florida’s public schools. Rebecca Schempp started teaching the school year that Covid struck. “My biggest thing,” she says, “is to not give up on yourself.”

This story appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of The Advocate

Spring 2021

Cover Story: A ‘rock star’ of advocacy

Now 92, the “Legendary Ulysses Floyd” has been standing up for students, educators and public schools for more than six decades, from the time he entered the classroom in 1958 to the Zooming reality of today. “I can’t see myself not being a part of what’s going on.”

Floridians Need Real Relief, Not Rushed Plans that Harm Local Services

Florida's families are struggling to make ends meet, which is why eliminating homeowners' property taxes may sound appealing. However, for too many families, owning a home is out of reach…

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Florida Budget Again Shortchanges Public School Students, Puts Politics Over People

Key takeaways$201 million has been allotted for teacher salaries, but almost half of Florida's teachers will be excluded from receiving it. No funding has been allocated for salary increases for…

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Fed Up Florida Parents and Educators File Suit Against State  

Click here to access the lawsuit Parents, students, educators, school board members, civil rights organizations, and representative groups chosen by educators, today have filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department…

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