The Advocate
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…
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…
Cover Story: The advocate’s advocate
From the time he entered the classroom in 1958, Ulysses Floyd has been working to improve conditions for Florida’s students and educators. Read more…
Andrew Spar: We continue the fight for Florida to ‘Fund Our Future’
So many of the events of the past year have had a profound effect on our lives. I’d like to begin with a review.Last January, we came to Tallahassee and… Read more…
Carole Gauronskas: Amid much sadness, a bright note for ESPs
Carole Gauronskas, FEA Vice President Gauronskas became the first education staff professional elected as an officer of the FEA in 2018. She previously worked as an… Read more…
Nandi Riley: Looking forward to the new normal, and expecting change
Nandi RileyFEA Secretary-TreasurerPrior to becoming secretary-treasurer of FEA in 2020, Riley taught English at Florida A&M University and high school in Gadsden County, where she first… Read more…
We’re working to bring you new learning opportunities
FEA’s Professional Development and Educational Research Department is in full Zoom and here to assist, support and provide you the resources you need. We are working with locals to build… Read more…
In 2021, an opportunity for real change
In this issue of The Advocate, we’re looking at the ISSUES where we hope to gain ground in the 2021 legislative session and at a few of us — the… Read more…
In advance of session, work for faculty and students is well underway
Also on this page: UFF Names New Exec Director Longtime UFF Senator Retires By Karen Morian, Ph.D., UFF PresidentWelcome to 2021! I know we were all happy to see the… Read more…
The road to advocacy
Thousands of members and leaders help move our unions’ work forward every day — advocating for our students, their colleagues and Florida’s public schools. Here, five teachers and education staff… Read more…
Statement Re. State Board of Education Meeting: “Teachers and education staff are tired of being vilified.”
March 27, 2024
Today, the Florida Education Association released a statement following the state board of education meeting held in Winter Park.“FEA, our members and their local unions fight every single day to…
Statement on Signing of SB 1746: “Florida’s leaders continue to stand in the way of workers fighting for better life.”
March 22, 2024
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis’ signed into law an anti-worker bill (SB 1746) sponsored by Senator Blaise Ingoglia (R-11) that would place additional mandates on any person seeking to join their…
Florida’s Budget Keeps Teachers Near the Bottom for Salary
March 5, 2024
Tallahassee – Today, the Florida legislature released their proposed budget that once again does not go far enough in supporting students, parents, teachers and education staff professionals in the state.…
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FEA leadership: We stand united for our students
February 16, 2023
Let us say first, we are honored to lead this organization and to have you as a member.
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Help for kids who are hurting
February 16, 2023
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
February 16, 2023
Lakisha Ayers-White and her student volunteers provide supplies for Thanksgiving dinners with all the trimmings to dozens of union families