Fall 2021
Cover Story: They love their students — will they stay?
As Florida’s school districts continue to experience difficulties in recruiting and retaining teachers and education staff, FEA decided to talk to a handful of early career educators about why they… Read more…
Andrew Spar: Building relationships is key to lifting up our students, schools and professions
Another school year is upon us, and I am sure we all have been hoping for the same thing — a normal school year. The past year and half have… Read more…
Carole Gauronskas: May we face our challenges with renewed passion
As we go forward into a new school year, I would like to take a few moments to look back over the past 18 months. First, I want to recognize… Read more…
Nandi Riley: Let’s join together to demand the best for students
Once again, we faced the surging spread of Covid. But that did not dampen our hope or stifle our resolve to make the start of school the best it could… Read more…
In Lee County, sweet success
Our unions can build membership and strength even in the face of adversityHow strong are our unions? Strong enough to withstand the great storm of Covid and emerge bigger and… Read more…
Around FEA
This article appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of The Advocate, the official publication of the Florida Education Association.On FYRE for readingFlorida’s Young Remarkable Educators (FYRE) have partnered with local… Read more…
Celebrating a successful first year of learning opportunities
Our professional development programs cover a wide range of topics of interest to our members — equity, mental health, leadership, certification and more.FEA’s Professional Development and Educational Research Department (PDER)… Read more…
2021 Delegate Assembly Election Notice and Materials
The Florida Education Association’s 21st annual Delegate Assembly will once again bring together FEA leaders, members and activists to celebrate our strong belief in solidarity, the union movement, public education… Read more…
Bylaw Amendment Related to committee and PPC appointments
NOTE: Pursuant to FEA Bylaw VIII, Section 1. (e) FEA is noticing the amendment below that was passed by the FEA Governance Board at their May 2021 meeting. This amendment… Read more…
UFF will build on past successes, tackle new challenges
By Andrew Gothard, President, United Faculty of FloridaAs the new president of United Faculty of Florida (UFF), I am thrilled by the opportunity to serve our 8,600 members across 34… Read more…
Student FEA: Just keep swimming with intention
By Alana Rigby, President, Student Florida Education AssociationThe past two years have uprooted us from all that we know and planted us in a new place where we can rebuild… Read more…
FEA Retired: We’re Zooming ahead with our work statewide
By Janice Poirier, President, FEA-RetiredFEA-Retired did not skip a beat during the pandemic. I actually believe that we’re busier now without meeting in person yet.FEA-Retired members are also very involved… Read more…
In the spirit of Dr. King
January 11, 2023
The St. Johns Education Association honors the civil rights leader each year by lifting up students and strengthening relationships in its community. More than 50 artworks were submitted for the…
Celebrating American Education Week 2022
November 14, 2022
Strong public schools are the birthright of every American. No matter where we live or what we look like, our children deserve a high quality education in their neighborhood public…
Cover story: Driving to success
August 24, 2022
Becoming a school bus driver set Cor’Darius Jones, now the “Mr. Bus Driver” of social media fame, on a remarkably rewarding path.
While the governor seeks to divide, we seek to unite
January 23, 2023
Gov. DeSantis continues to show that anyone who is not in lockstep with him will face his ire. Whether the target is Disney, an elected state attorney, school board members,…
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FEA announces ESP of the Year
January 23, 2023
The Florida Education Association is pleased to recognize Nelly Henjes, president of the Pinellas Education Support Professional Association, as the 2023 FEA ESP of the Year.Henjes brings years of experience…
Ad campaign celebrates education staff professionals
November 18, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — In conjunction with the day set aside during American Education Week to honor education staff professionals, the Florida Education Association (FEA) today announces the launch of a new…
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