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Fall 2021
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…
Fall 2021
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…
Fall 2021
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…
Fall 2021
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…
Fall 2021
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…
Fall 2021
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…
Fall 2021
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…
Fall 2021
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…
Fall 2021
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…
Fall 2021
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…
Fall 2021
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…
Fall 2021
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…
UFF leads fight for intellectual freedom
University of Florida students and faculty gather Nov. 12, 2021, to advocate for free speech and academic freedom. The United Faculty of Florida, FEA’s higher education affiliate, has stepped forward…
Celebrating American Education Week
Neighborhood public schools are a vital part of our communities, and about 90 percent of Florida’s students are educated in public schools. Join us in celebrating public education and all…
Op-ed: Curing Covid wouldn’t fix teacher, staff shortages
The reports of severe staffing shortages in our schools keep coming. In districts throughout the state, there aren’t enough people to teach, transport, feed and otherwise care for Florida’s students.…
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FEA event to celebrate American Education Week
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) will celebrate public education and educators with a gathering at its Tallahassee office on Tuesday, Nov. 16, as part of American Education Week.…
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FEA leadership affirmed, educators face future united
ORLANDO — Delegates to the 2021 Florida Education Association (FEA) Delegate Assembly reaffirmed the statewide union’s leadership on Friday, Oct. 15. President Andrew Spar, Vice President Carole Gauronskas and Secretary-Treasurer…
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Orlando Rep. Eskamani honored for leadership
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Education Association (FEA) has honored state Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, with the FEA Cesar Chavez Action & Commitment Award, which recognizes individuals who have shown outstanding…
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