Florida Education Association
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Florida's statewide union of teachers, education staff professionals, graduate assistants, and college and university faculty. We love our neighborhood public schools! feaweb.org
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Welcome to the Florida Education Association's Bluesky account- we have so much to share with you! Take a look at who we are, and learn more about the unionists who motivate us each day to fight for better lives for our teachers, staff and students. We ❤️ public education! feaweb.org/the-advocate...
The Claim: "Record funding" for FL teachers.
The Reality: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 $𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 before deductions: https://bit.ly/44ka5yQ
Florida ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher pay. Bragging about crumbs won’t solve a retention crisis.
The Reality: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 $𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 before deductions: https://bit.ly/44ka5yQ
Florida ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher pay. Bragging about crumbs won’t solve a retention crisis.
February 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
The Claim: "Record funding" for FL teachers.
The Reality: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 $𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 before deductions: https://bit.ly/44ka5yQ
Florida ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher pay. Bragging about crumbs won’t solve a retention crisis.
The Reality: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 $𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 before deductions: https://bit.ly/44ka5yQ
Florida ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher pay. Bragging about crumbs won’t solve a retention crisis.
Florida's public schools:
✅ Record 93.8% graduation rate.
❌ 50th in the nation for teacher pay.
❌ Billions diverted to private vouchers.
Public schools are delivering for Florida. Why isn't Florida delivering for our public schools?
✅ Record 93.8% graduation rate.
❌ 50th in the nation for teacher pay.
❌ Billions diverted to private vouchers.
Public schools are delivering for Florida. Why isn't Florida delivering for our public schools?
January 31, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Florida's public schools:
✅ Record 93.8% graduation rate.
❌ 50th in the nation for teacher pay.
❌ Billions diverted to private vouchers.
Public schools are delivering for Florida. Why isn't Florida delivering for our public schools?
✅ Record 93.8% graduation rate.
❌ 50th in the nation for teacher pay.
❌ Billions diverted to private vouchers.
Public schools are delivering for Florida. Why isn't Florida delivering for our public schools?
Schools, churches, and hospitals should be protected spaces — not places of fear.
Every child deserves a safe place to learn, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
✍️ Write Congress and tell them to safeguard our protected spaces: bit.ly/49pXHQU
Every child deserves a safe place to learn, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
✍️ Write Congress and tell them to safeguard our protected spaces: bit.ly/49pXHQU
January 29, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Schools, churches, and hospitals should be protected spaces — not places of fear.
Every child deserves a safe place to learn, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
✍️ Write Congress and tell them to safeguard our protected spaces: bit.ly/49pXHQU
Every child deserves a safe place to learn, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
✍️ Write Congress and tell them to safeguard our protected spaces: bit.ly/49pXHQU
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Morning thought: Despite what the Gov and Commish say, Public Schools do better than Charters and vouchers. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolsareyourschools #teachersoftiktok
January 29, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Morning thought: Despite what the Gov and Commish say, Public Schools do better than Charters and vouchers. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolsareyourschools #teachersoftiktok
FL's Education Commissioner claims education “isn’t about elevating one educational opportunity over another.”
Reality:
➡️ Charters can co-locate for free in public schools: https://bit.ly/4rofXAg
➡️ Vouchers drain $3.8B from public classrooms: https://bit.ly/42s00zO
Reality:
➡️ Charters can co-locate for free in public schools: https://bit.ly/4rofXAg
➡️ Vouchers drain $3.8B from public classrooms: https://bit.ly/42s00zO
January 28, 2026 at 11:47 PM
FL's Education Commissioner claims education “isn’t about elevating one educational opportunity over another.”
Reality:
➡️ Charters can co-locate for free in public schools: https://bit.ly/4rofXAg
➡️ Vouchers drain $3.8B from public classrooms: https://bit.ly/42s00zO
Reality:
➡️ Charters can co-locate for free in public schools: https://bit.ly/4rofXAg
➡️ Vouchers drain $3.8B from public classrooms: https://bit.ly/42s00zO
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Morning thought: Why we must see a repeal of the colocation law passed last year. #walkandtalkwithspar #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolsareyourschools
January 28, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Morning thought: Why we must see a repeal of the colocation law passed last year. #walkandtalkwithspar #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolsareyourschools
In Miami-Dade, teachers and first responders are saving lives and educating our kids—but can’t afford to live where they work.
This isn’t just Miami. It’s happening across Florida.
It’s time for state leaders to put working Floridians first. https://bit.ly/49JFhur
This isn’t just Miami. It’s happening across Florida.
It’s time for state leaders to put working Floridians first. https://bit.ly/49JFhur
January 27, 2026 at 10:08 PM
In Miami-Dade, teachers and first responders are saving lives and educating our kids—but can’t afford to live where they work.
This isn’t just Miami. It’s happening across Florida.
It’s time for state leaders to put working Floridians first. https://bit.ly/49JFhur
This isn’t just Miami. It’s happening across Florida.
It’s time for state leaders to put working Floridians first. https://bit.ly/49JFhur
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Morning thought: imagine a charter school taking space from your public school and being legally allowed to ignore the security rules for that public school. It’s legal according to FLDOE. #walkandtalkwithspar #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolsareyourschools
January 27, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Morning thought: imagine a charter school taking space from your public school and being legally allowed to ignore the security rules for that public school. It’s legal according to FLDOE. #walkandtalkwithspar #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolsareyourschools
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Morning thought: Does Florida meet the required for public education spelled out in the Florida Constitution Article IX Section 1? #walkandtalkwithspar #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolsareyourschools #publicschoolproud
January 26, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Morning thought: Does Florida meet the required for public education spelled out in the Florida Constitution Article IX Section 1? #walkandtalkwithspar #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolsareyourschools #publicschoolproud
FDOE will hold an online rule-making workshop tied to the Schools of Hope law. Now is the time to speak up.
🖥️ Register for the workshop: https://bit.ly/4r8ajlx
✍️ Then submit your comments: https://bit.ly/4sWW0C6
🖥️ Register for the workshop: https://bit.ly/4r8ajlx
✍️ Then submit your comments: https://bit.ly/4sWW0C6
January 25, 2026 at 1:45 PM
FDOE will hold an online rule-making workshop tied to the Schools of Hope law. Now is the time to speak up.
🖥️ Register for the workshop: https://bit.ly/4r8ajlx
✍️ Then submit your comments: https://bit.ly/4sWW0C6
🖥️ Register for the workshop: https://bit.ly/4r8ajlx
✍️ Then submit your comments: https://bit.ly/4sWW0C6
FL DOE’s report says Exceptional Student Education is the #1 critical need statewide, yet the Governor’s proposed budget cuts ESE funding by nearly 20%.
Even worse? ESE has the highest share of classes taught by uncertified teachers.
📘 See the evidence: https://bit.ly/45r5Sde
Even worse? ESE has the highest share of classes taught by uncertified teachers.
📘 See the evidence: https://bit.ly/45r5Sde
January 24, 2026 at 2:11 PM
FL DOE’s report says Exceptional Student Education is the #1 critical need statewide, yet the Governor’s proposed budget cuts ESE funding by nearly 20%.
Even worse? ESE has the highest share of classes taught by uncertified teachers.
📘 See the evidence: https://bit.ly/45r5Sde
Even worse? ESE has the highest share of classes taught by uncertified teachers.
📘 See the evidence: https://bit.ly/45r5Sde
Every student deserves to feel safe at school.
Kids can’t learn when they’re afraid, for themselves or the people they love. Schools should be places of stability and support, not targets for ICE raids.
Tell Congress to protect schools, churches, and other safe spaces. 👉 bit.ly/49pXHQU
Kids can’t learn when they’re afraid, for themselves or the people they love. Schools should be places of stability and support, not targets for ICE raids.
Tell Congress to protect schools, churches, and other safe spaces. 👉 bit.ly/49pXHQU
January 23, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Every student deserves to feel safe at school.
Kids can’t learn when they’re afraid, for themselves or the people they love. Schools should be places of stability and support, not targets for ICE raids.
Tell Congress to protect schools, churches, and other safe spaces. 👉 bit.ly/49pXHQU
Kids can’t learn when they’re afraid, for themselves or the people they love. Schools should be places of stability and support, not targets for ICE raids.
Tell Congress to protect schools, churches, and other safe spaces. 👉 bit.ly/49pXHQU
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Morning thought: Legislative Update for week 2! #walkandtalkwithspar #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolsareyourschools #publicschoolproud
January 23, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Morning thought: Legislative Update for week 2! #walkandtalkwithspar #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolsareyourschools #publicschoolproud
At yesterday’s Board of Education meeting, educators shared solutions to FL's teacher & staff vacancy problem.
The State Board's response? “You knew what you were signing up for.”
Dismissing educators’ lived experiences won’t solve FL's teacher shortage.
The State Board's response? “You knew what you were signing up for.”
Dismissing educators’ lived experiences won’t solve FL's teacher shortage.
January 22, 2026 at 9:52 PM
At yesterday’s Board of Education meeting, educators shared solutions to FL's teacher & staff vacancy problem.
The State Board's response? “You knew what you were signing up for.”
Dismissing educators’ lived experiences won’t solve FL's teacher shortage.
The State Board's response? “You knew what you were signing up for.”
Dismissing educators’ lived experiences won’t solve FL's teacher shortage.
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Morning Thought: More on the charter school that closed during winter break. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolsareyourschools #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolproud
January 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Morning Thought: More on the charter school that closed during winter break. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolsareyourschools #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolproud
This is what happens when charter schools lack real oversight.
This FL charter school shut down mid-year, forcing 200+ students to scramble — even though financial reports showed no warning signs: https://bit.ly/4r1LiIH
Students deserve stability & public money demands accountability.
This FL charter school shut down mid-year, forcing 200+ students to scramble — even though financial reports showed no warning signs: https://bit.ly/4r1LiIH
Students deserve stability & public money demands accountability.
January 20, 2026 at 11:53 PM
This is what happens when charter schools lack real oversight.
This FL charter school shut down mid-year, forcing 200+ students to scramble — even though financial reports showed no warning signs: https://bit.ly/4r1LiIH
Students deserve stability & public money demands accountability.
This FL charter school shut down mid-year, forcing 200+ students to scramble — even though financial reports showed no warning signs: https://bit.ly/4r1LiIH
Students deserve stability & public money demands accountability.
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Morning thought: Congrats IU. Today 2 major bills will be heard in committee. One good, one bad. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolsareyourschools #teachersoftiktok
January 20, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Morning thought: Congrats IU. Today 2 major bills will be heard in committee. One good, one bad. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolsareyourschools #teachersoftiktok
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader whose words and actions continue to inspire learning, service, and justice. Let’s recommit to building classrooms and communities where every student has the support they need to dream, learn, and lead. 📚
January 19, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader whose words and actions continue to inspire learning, service, and justice. Let’s recommit to building classrooms and communities where every student has the support they need to dream, learn, and lead. 📚
FL's voucher program siphons $4 BILLION a year from public schools with little oversight.
The Senate has acknowledged the problem, but the House is taking no action.
Tell House members to stand up for students and public education: https://bit.ly/49o6XF6
The Senate has acknowledged the problem, but the House is taking no action.
Tell House members to stand up for students and public education: https://bit.ly/49o6XF6
January 17, 2026 at 5:35 PM
FL's voucher program siphons $4 BILLION a year from public schools with little oversight.
The Senate has acknowledged the problem, but the House is taking no action.
Tell House members to stand up for students and public education: https://bit.ly/49o6XF6
The Senate has acknowledged the problem, but the House is taking no action.
Tell House members to stand up for students and public education: https://bit.ly/49o6XF6
🎥Osceola County Education Association member Zahira Peña-Andino asks the question so many families are asking: why is public education under constant attack?
Decisions about our schools shouldn’t be made without educators, parents, or students at the table. 📚✊
Decisions about our schools shouldn’t be made without educators, parents, or students at the table. 📚✊
January 17, 2026 at 2:14 PM
🎥Osceola County Education Association member Zahira Peña-Andino asks the question so many families are asking: why is public education under constant attack?
Decisions about our schools shouldn’t be made without educators, parents, or students at the table. 📚✊
Decisions about our schools shouldn’t be made without educators, parents, or students at the table. 📚✊
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@FloridaEA.bsky.social President Andrew Spar is right: "We know strong public schools are the heartbeat of our communities, but there is a disconnect with the policies that govern our profession." www.wlrn.org/education/20...
Florida Education Association wants Legislature to make major investment into schools, teachers
The FEA, the state’s largest union representing teachers and education staff, unveiled a legislative agenda Tuesday focused on three key issues: competitive compensation, the recruitment of high-quali...
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January 16, 2026 at 4:07 AM
@FloridaEA.bsky.social President Andrew Spar is right: "We know strong public schools are the heartbeat of our communities, but there is a disconnect with the policies that govern our profession." www.wlrn.org/education/20...
Co-location doesn’t expand choice—it shrinks it.
Magnet schools lose seats and programs when outside operators move in. STEM, arts, and career pathways get pushed aside, and future students lose access.
Speak out before the State Board moves forward: https://bit.ly/4qpIYvm
Magnet schools lose seats and programs when outside operators move in. STEM, arts, and career pathways get pushed aside, and future students lose access.
Speak out before the State Board moves forward: https://bit.ly/4qpIYvm
January 15, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Co-location doesn’t expand choice—it shrinks it.
Magnet schools lose seats and programs when outside operators move in. STEM, arts, and career pathways get pushed aside, and future students lose access.
Speak out before the State Board moves forward: https://bit.ly/4qpIYvm
Magnet schools lose seats and programs when outside operators move in. STEM, arts, and career pathways get pushed aside, and future students lose access.
Speak out before the State Board moves forward: https://bit.ly/4qpIYvm
WATCH LIVE: FEA is joining Equal Ground and other leading advocacy organizations for a roundtable discussion about our priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session. www.youtube.com/live/8YED57g...
Social Justice and Democracy Roundtable 2026
YouTube video by Equal Ground
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January 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
WATCH LIVE: FEA is joining Equal Ground and other leading advocacy organizations for a roundtable discussion about our priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session. www.youtube.com/live/8YED57g...
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Morning thought: The legislative session begins today! Will lawmakers work to help Floridians or will they take care of the corporate interests. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolsareyourschools #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolproud
January 13, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Morning thought: The legislative session begins today! Will lawmakers work to help Floridians or will they take care of the corporate interests. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolsareyourschools #teachersoftiktok #publicschoolproud
Tomorrow, we’ll join Equal Ground for a roundtable highlighting our legislative priorities this Session & calling on lawmakers to take action for communities across the state.
The conversation will be streamed live on 1/13 at 1:30 p.m. Stay tuned for the link when we go live.
The conversation will be streamed live on 1/13 at 1:30 p.m. Stay tuned for the link when we go live.
January 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Tomorrow, we’ll join Equal Ground for a roundtable highlighting our legislative priorities this Session & calling on lawmakers to take action for communities across the state.
The conversation will be streamed live on 1/13 at 1:30 p.m. Stay tuned for the link when we go live.
The conversation will be streamed live on 1/13 at 1:30 p.m. Stay tuned for the link when we go live.