The Florida Education Association (FEA) has responded to recent activity on social media, emphasizing the importance of safety and unity within educational communities. In a statement released today, the union addressed concerns about threats directed at public school communities and the treatment of educators in public discourse.
“Everyone deserves the right to be safe in their communities- whether that’s at home, in their schools or on college campuses. The union is here to support the rights of every educator across the state and we will not stand quiet while educators are tried in the court of public opinion instead of receiving the due process they deserve. Allowing threats and threatening those in our public school communities is counterproductive. As a union, we have always, and will always, stand for bringing people together.
Now is the time to unite for safer, stronger communities for every American.”
The FEA represents more than 120,000 members statewide, including PreK-12 teachers, higher education faculty, educational staff professionals, students preparing to become teachers, and retired education employees.
For further information or press inquiries, contact FEA Press at feapress@floridaea.org or (850) 201-3223.
