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Nandi Riley: Looking forward to the new normal, and expecting change
[caption id="attachment_64632" align="alignright" width="200"] 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…
UFF pushes to defend members, grow chapters
With weekly United Faculty of Florida (UFF) chapter coordinating meetings, member town halls and multiple crisis organizing campaigns on local campuses, UFF chapters faced challenges like never before over the… Read more…
For at least a few minutes a day, take care of you
Time and again we hear: Nothing is more important for our students’ success inside our classrooms and schools than well-prepared and experienced staff. But let’s be honest: Even in “normal”… Read more…
Covid-19: Know your rights
Since March 2020, the virus has been a huge disruption to our way of life and has forced educators to navigate unchartered waters when it comes to working conditions and… Read more…
Despite challenges, Florida’s educators will succeed
By Jairus R. Williams, Student FEA PresidentGreetings, Florida Education Association! As we entered the spring semester, we had the unique experience of greeting one another yet again in our virtual… Read more…
It was a year of ‘firsts’ and political engagement for FEA-Retired
By Janice Poirier, President FEA-RetiredThis past year has been difficult to say the least. The members of FEA-Retired are resilient and forged ahead. We stayed safe and held our meetings… Read more…
Catching up with Fedrick Ingram
Also on this page Pat Wright retires In memoriam: Those we’ve lost to Covid-19 In a first for the Florida Education Association (FEA), our former president is now in one… 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…
UFF works to ensure safety, employment and funding in a shifting landscape
By Karen Morian, Ph.D., UFF PresidentAlmost overnight, our world turned upside down. We are getting lots of information every day on the life-and-death and economic aspects of the pandemic. We… 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…
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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New numbers make clear the severity of staff shortages in our schools
As senators may take up a bill Tuesday that would help get more support staff working in our schools, a new count of advertised vacancies makes clear just how desperate…
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Governor’s education plan falls short — all of Florida’s children deserve strong public schools
As we enter a third pandemic year, Florida’s public schools are facing a significant crisis. Every student has been affected by disruptions related to Covid. Second-graders have never experienced a…
FEA: We look forward to finding solutions that truly meet students’ needs
As Gov. DeSantis releases his state budget recommendations for 2022-2023, the Florida Education Association (FEA) is looking ahead to the legislative session and what needs to happen for our students,…
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