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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…
Thousands of Floridians Rally for Public Education on January 13
The Take on Tallahassee Rally brought a sea of red-clad public education stakeholders and supporters to Florida’s capital city on Jan. 13. Demonstrators took their case straight to lawmakers’ doorstep Read more…
2020 Legislative Session Resources
This page is your one-stop shop for all the resources you need to follow along with this legislative session and to successfully advocate for students, educators and public education. Read more…
The Fund Our Future Bus Tour: 5 weeks, 3,580 miles and 55,000 people
Get the facts on our tour in support of public education, along with links to week-by-week chronicles documenting the stops, a roundup of media coverage, and tour-related FEA news releases.… Read more…
The Bus Tour in the Media
FEA President Fedrick Ingram speaks with reporters during the Oct. 18 launch of the tour in Orlando. The red Fund Our Future bus made the news wherever it stopped, offering… Read more…
Education Unions Stand with Florida Educators
As Florida educators continue to call on state legislators to Fund Our Future, education unions across the country are voicing their support and solidarity. AFT Connecticut: FEA's fight is our fightAs… Read more…
Fund Our Future Bus Tour: Week 1
Read all about the first week of the Fund Our Future Bus tour Read more…
Local Union Spotlight: Hendry County Education Association
The president of this small but thriving local would like for legislators to realize that retaining experienced teachers is just as important as recruiting new ones in rural areas like… Read more…
Local Union Spotlight: Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association
Rob Kriete, president of the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association (HCTA), just finished his first year as the union’s leader. For the previous six years, he served as an ... Read more…
Local Union Spotlight: Hillsborough School Employees Federation
HSEF is growing — in numbers and in members' unionism — as the union stands strong against efforts to privatize the school district's custodial services. The battle is not yet… Read more…
What teachers want parents to know
One thing we know about Florida Education Association members is they are deeply committed to the success of every student. They also set high expectations for their students, and parents… Read more…
“Bringing Voices Together” education summit draws public education supporters from across Florida
Nearly 1,000 educators, parents and community supporters came together in Orlando on May 18 for “Bringing Voices Together: An Education Summit for Florida’s Public Schools.” In a day marked by… Read more…
Recently passed voucher plan may drain nearly $1 billion from Florida’s public schools over the next five years
Florida’s neighborhood public schools could lose nearly $1 billion over the next five years as a result of the legislature’s actions in the last session to vastly expand vouchers for… Read more…
Teacher Appreciation Day message from FEA President Fedrick Ingram
Today, on National Teacher Appreciation Day, I want to focus on the multitude of ways that our profession is joyful and lift up the everyday acts of kindness that educators… Read more…
Bringing Voices Together: An Education Summit For Florida’s Public Schools
On Saturday, May 18 public education allies will convene in Orlando for an open conversation about the future of public education.“Bringing Voices Together: An Education Summit For Florida's Public Schools”… Read more…
Thousands ‘Walk-In’ Across Florida, Call on Lawmakers to Fund Our Future
Educators and community members across the state came together on April 17 at their neighborhood public schools and held walk-ins to demonstrate their unyielding support for our students, educators and… Read more…
$200 Million in Florida’s Budget For Salaries Doesn’t Go Far Enough for Educators
June 12, 2024
Tallahassee, Fla. (June 12, 2024) – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Florida’s budget, which still doesn’t go far enough to support parents, teachers and education staff professionals in the state.“Florida is…
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Florida Education Leaders Discuss Teacher Pay
June 10, 2024
https://youtu.be/Jyk0Uq4Rz_EFlorida education leaders held a virtual press conference today to discuss the current state of public education in Florida and Florida's dismal average teacher salary ranking.Florida ranks #50 in the…
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Florida Teacher Pay Sinks in National Rankings
April 30, 2024
New data released today shows Florida’s average teacher pay dropped from being ranked #48 in the nation last year to #50 (out of the 50 states and D.C., only West…
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Juneteenth and the Educator’s Role in Fostering Historical Awareness
June 19, 2024
Juneteenth is a portmanteau, of June and nineteenth, a state and federal holiday in which we honor Freedom Day, which marks the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. However,…
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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