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“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…
FEA, partners team up for teacher-driven project to improve schools
PALATKA – The Florida Education Association (FEA) announced this week the launch of a new teacher-driven initiative to improve public schools and help them better serve Florida’s students. The program’s… Read more…
Brevard Teachers Rally for Competitive Pay
On March 26, Brevard County teachers, students, support staff, parents, firefighters, letter carriers, machinists, and community members rallied in front of the School Board of Brevard County in support of… Read more…
Fedrick Ingram elected FEA president
ORLANDO — Nearly 1,000 delegates attending the Florida Education Association’s annual Delegate Assembly have elected FEA Vice President Fedrick C. Ingram as the organization’s new president.Ingram has served as FEA… Read more…
Hurricane Michael Relief
https://www.youtube.com/embed/-CoKw20QuVUOn October 10, 2018 Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle. The storm devastated 11 schools in Calhoun, Bay, and Gulf; but our union is stronger than any hurricane. FEA and… Read more…
FEA Legislative Report Card
Did your legislator protect public education during the 2017 and 2018 legislative sessions?For the past two decades the Legislature has graded teachers, education staff professionals and schools, as well as… Read more…
Looking back at the 1968 Statewide Teacher Walkout
https://vimeo.com/235702847On February 19, 1968 some 35,000 teachers in Florida walked off their job protesting the state’s neglect of its public schools and students. The three-week statewide walkout — which would… 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…
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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…
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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For students to learn anything, Florida needs educators
As Gov. DeSantis today signs HB 7, a bill based on a manufactured political narrative, the Florida Education Association (FEA) must call out the fact that our students would be…
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New law promotes falsehoods about schools, will aggravate shortage of teachers and staff
By signing the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Gov. DeSantis has put a political agenda ahead of what’s best for our students.