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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…
Visit the FEA Voter Toolkit
The November 8 General Election is just around the corner and education will be a central issue during this critical election season. The FEA Voter Toolkit has election resources and endorsed candidates for local school Boards, the Florida House and Florida Senate, and Governor.
Cover story: Driving to success
Becoming a school bus driver set Cor’Darius Jones, now the “Mr. Bus Driver” of social media fame, on a remarkably rewarding path.
Andrew Spar: We must elect candidates who stand with our schools
If we want good policy and the freedom to do what is best for our kids, then we must participate in the political process and ensure that those elected to…
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Carole Gauronskas: More than ever, kids need support
Our students have lived through some of the most difficult days of their lives and are coming to us with enormous needs.
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Crist’s choice reaffirms commitment to students, educators
With his announcement today of a running mate, gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist reaffirmed and amplified his support for Florida’s students, educators and public schools.
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FEA recommends endorsement of Charlie Crist for governor
The Florida Education Association (FEA) announced today that the organization will recommend that the Florida AFL-CIO endorse U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist as the next governor of Florida. The federation of…
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NEA report: Florida’s teachers still among nation’s worst paid
As inflation grows and despite investments by the Legislature, Florida’s teachers remain stuck near the bottom nationally when it comes to average pay, according to new figures released today by…
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