Menu
Menu
Menu
Online
Celebrating American Education Week 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… Read more…
Op-ed: New bill threatens federal financial aid for Florida’s students
This column was originally published on Feb. 20, 2022, by the South Florida Sun Sentinel. By ANDREW GOTHARD, UFF President The beatings will continue until morale improves. Such is the… 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… Read more…
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… Read more…
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.… Read more…
Authors of FEA
As part of the 2021 Delegate Assembly, FEA is proud to highlight our distinguished members who are published authors. Kim Ballard, Martin County Education Association (Teacher) Rekia Beverly, Volusia United… Read more…
Locked out, but never knocked out
Despite pandemic restrictions, FEA members found numerous ways to speak up for students, public education, and our freedoms and working conditions Read more…
A message from the new FEA President
New FEA President Andrew Spar discusses FEA’s work, his path to becoming president and his vision for FEA’s future, in a letter to FEA members. Read more…
A message from your outgoing president
This time of year, just prior to Labor Day, is always a time of transition for all of us involved in education. The beginning of the school year is a… Read more…
Reopen Survey Results
We asked. You answered.Thursday July 16 through Monday July 21, FEA surveyed educators and parents to get their sense of comfort level with regards to returning to school campuses this fall.… Read more…
FEA files lawsuit to protect health and well-being of students, educators and communities
Also on this page Full video of the press conference announcing the lawsuit (July 20) Frequently Asked Questions About FEA's lawsuit Summary and text of FEA's lawsuit Media coverage of… Read more…
Don’t let this moment go to waste.
Crazy times provide teachable moments.Don’t let this one go to waste.by Fedrick Ingram, President of the Florida Education AssociationWhat should you say to the people in your life during a… Read more…
United Faculty of Florida Statement on George Floyd
George Floyd. Ahmaud Aubery. Breonna Taylor. One more family devastated. One more child without a parent. The list goes on and on, with incidents almost too frequent to be reported.… Read more…
Student FEA Statement on George Floyd’s Murder
To our fierce, courageous, and brave members, please know that Student FEA is here to support you through all your endeavors! Over the past few months, it seemed as if… Read more…
FEA Statement on the Murder of George Floyd
The Florida Education Association recognizes the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers as an unspeakable tragedy. Sadly, police brutality against the Black community has been an ever-present occurrence;… Read more…
Our voices were heard: Campuses remain closed, safety comes first
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered public school campuses closed in mid-March due to the coronavirus crisis, and later directed that education should continue through distance learning. By mid-April, no decision… Read more…
Best and Brightest Program Settlement
Article updated April 21, 2020 with new information. In 2017, the FEA filed a lawsuit against the Department and Florida’s school districts and other special districts in the federal court… Read more…
Nationwide and in Florida, we celebrate our public schools
FEA Vice President Andrew Spar reads to students during a First Book event at a Bay County school. Public Schools Week 2020, Feb. 24-28, celebrates our nation’s public schools, our… Read more…
The Rally Continues: Central Florida Educators Mobilize for Students
Florida’s kids deserve the best, and educators across our state are committed to seeing that they get it. Fueled by the success of the “Take on Tallahassee” rally in January,… Read more…
Teacher of Color Summit Addresses Issue of Underrepresentation
More than 200 educators, aspiring educators and public education advocates attended the Teachers of Color Summit at the Omni Hotel in Orlando on February 1. The event, sponsored by the… Read more…
FEA files federal lawsuit against SB 256
As was announced today at a virtual press conference, the Florida Education Association (FEA) and three affiliated unions have filed a federal lawsuit against Senate Bill (SB) 256, which was…
At governor’s bidding, House stands against working people
The Florida House sealed the deal. When it comes to the governor’s political ambitions versus working people, working people lose. Senate Bill (SB) 256, passed by the House today and…
Read more about At governor’s bidding, House stands against working people
NEA report: Florida’s teachers remain among nation’s worst paid
Despite Gov. DeSantis’ claims about educator salaries, Florida continues to rank 48th in the nation for average teacher pay, according to figures released this week by the National Education Association…
Read more about NEA report: Florida’s teachers remain among nation’s worst paid
FEA leadership: We stand united for our students
Let us say first, we are honored to lead this organization and to have you as a member.
Read more about FEA leadership: We stand united for our students
Help for kids who are hurting
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
Lakisha Ayers-White and her student volunteers provide supplies for Thanksgiving dinners with all the trimmings to dozens of union families