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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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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · Nov 25

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...

A person, looking out into a crowd. The back of their red t-shirt, which defines an Education Unionist like a dictionary page and reads, a defender of our students' freedom to learn and a champion for every child.

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 3h

Our schools are under attack by the very people who are supposed to support them.

When state leaders choose politics over progress, and power over people, educators are left underpaid, undervalued, and silenced—and it’s our kids who pay the price.

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andrewspar.bsky.social @andrewspar.bsky.social · 5h

Morning thought: FEA has awesome members who care about our students. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 20h

Thank you to all the delegates, sponsors, vendors, and staff who made this year’s Delegate Assembly possible! 💪🍎

Together, we’re building a stronger future for Florida’s students, educators, and public schools. ✊📚

📸 See more photos: https://bit.ly/48tWBU3

Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 1d

Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day — a time to recognize and celebrate the history, resilience, and contributions of the first people who called this land home.

Find great resources and planning guides here: https://bit.ly/3VTcTyr

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andrewspar.bsky.social @andrewspar.bsky.social · 1d

Morning thought: Story time about the difference we make every day! #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 2d

💬 “During COVID, we felt the love and support from our communities... But now, we’re back to not having what we need.” — Roslyn McCaleb, St. Johns Education Association

Roslyn reminds us that educators aren’t “bad guys”—they’re fighting to make our public schools better.

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 3d

📚 October 11 is #LetFreedomReadDay — a national call to fight censorship and defend the freedom to read. ✊

Take one action today to support books, educators, and librarians.

Get involved + check out resources: https://bit.ly/3Bj2JA4

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 3d

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we honor Cesar Chavez, a Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist who devoted his life to the fight for justice and dignity for those who feed our nation. 🌾✊🏽

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andrewspar.bsky.social @andrewspar.bsky.social · 5d

Morning thought: Members from around the state will gather to shape the work of their union for the next year. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 4d

Did you know "A Clockwork Orange" was the most banned book in the 2024–2025 school year? It’s just one of thousands of titles removed from public schools nationwide, according to @penamerica.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4q8v8Oe

Which banned book do you love—and why should everyone read it?

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 4d

What’s taught in science classrooms shouldn’t be decided behind closed doors. 🧬 Luckily, Florida’s science standards review meetings are public — and open to you.

✅ Watch.
✅ Share.
✅ Stay informed.

👉 Info here: https://bit.ly/4nD76J1

Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 5d

What can you do this #BannedBooksWeek to stand up to censorship in our schools?

Here are five simple ways to take action against book bans in your community and beyond. Then, check out @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social resources for even more ways to defend the freedom to read: https://bit.ly/48kZ96T

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 6d

FL leads the nation in book bans — again. 📚 Five school districts are behind most of the bans in 2024–25.

🔍 Want the full picture? Dive into the data yourself & check out @penamerica.bsky.social Index of School Book Bans 2024–2025: https://bit.ly/4gVlEBv

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andrewspar.bsky.social @andrewspar.bsky.social · 6d

Morning thought: Please Share. The underfunding of public schools and the diversion of billions more. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 7d

72% of book bans last year were driven by fear, not law, according to @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social. Political censorship in classrooms robs students of the chance to see themselves in their education.

We must stand up for the freedom to learn. Read more in ALA's report: https://bit.ly/3KRuh43

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andrewspar.bsky.social @andrewspar.bsky.social · 7d

Morning thought: Student’s with disabilities need great teachers and staff. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 8d

📚 FL led the U.S. in book censorship last school year. According @penamerica.bsky.social, many of these bans came from political pressure by state officials.

Students pay the price when political agendas dictate what happens in the classroom. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o1Op1S

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andrewspar.bsky.social @andrewspar.bsky.social · 8d

Morning thought: I’m a teacher because of so many teachers and staff I had in my schooling. What about you? #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 9d

It’s #BannedBooksWeek! 📚✊

For 40+ years, readers, educators & book lovers have stood together to defend the freedom to read and push back on censorship in schools & libraries.

Join the fight: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/banned

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andrewspar.bsky.social @andrewspar.bsky.social · 9d

Morning Thought; It’s banned book week. Read a good book, read a banned book.#walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolproud #bannedbookweek

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 10d

💬 “Don’t forget your why. Don’t forget your passion. If your why is for the children, keep going.” — Lashanna Banks, St. Johns County Education Association

Even in tough times, educators make a difference every single day. And for students, that impact lasts a lifetime. 🌟 #UnionStrong

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andrewspar.bsky.social @andrewspar.bsky.social · 10d

Morning thought: The unfair burden on public schools. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok #floridateachers

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andrewspar.bsky.social @andrewspar.bsky.social · 11d

Morning thought: What motivates you each day? #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok #floridateachers

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Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 11d

Happy #NationalCustodianDay! 💙

A huge thank you to the hardworking custodial staff who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. You are the heroes behind the scenes who make learning possible!

Our schools shine because of you. 🧹✨

Florida Education Association @floridaea.bsky.social · 11d

Florida’s science standards haven’t been updated since 2008. The workgroup reviewing them is meeting weekly NOW through Oct. 30.

These meetings are public. Watch, share, stay informed. 📢

👉 Join here: https://bit.ly/47Aewbl