FEA has several exciting opportunities for you to become a leader in your Union! Please complete an Interest Form no later than January 27, to have a candidate petition created for you. To be placed on the ballot, your petitions will be due, with appropriate number of signatures, prior to the deadline on February 17, […]
January 12 National Day of Action – Twitter Storm
Join FEA and other unions across the nation in a National Day of Action on Twitter President elect, Joe Biden, agrees that a massive infusion of resources will be needed in his first 100 days to reopen schools. However, many of our school systems have refused to address unhealthy and inequitable conditions in our schools […]
Vaccination for School Employees!
It’s almost here! Vaccination for group 1b is beginning in Fairfax next week, January 11th. More details are coming soon. Stay alert and look for your invitation to get the shot(s). [We know that best immunity comes with two shots, spaced about 4 weeks apart.] Group 1 b will begin with police, fire, hazmat, corrections, […]
FEA Statement on the Threat to Democracy
The FEA condemns the insurrectionist attack on the U.S. Capitol. This attack, which occurred mere miles from our community, is an assault on the democratic process outlined in the Constitution. The late John Lewis noted that, “Democracy is not a state. It is an act.” The act of peaceful transition of power is the bedrock […]
Download Your Personalized ‘Drawing the Line’ Graphic Here
Draw the line with us for a safe return to schools by downloading your graphic from the links here!
Get on the Line and Make the Calls
Get on the line and make a phone call! Please contact the Chair, Vice Chair, all three At-large members, and your specific school board member. The link to find out your specific member is below. Take Action today to protect us all! https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/myneighborhood/ Use this script or adapt your own message: “Until our school board […]
Tell Your Story to Elected Leaders and School Officials
Join us in letting them know your story. Please edit the letter to share what you are experiencing. https://bit.ly/FEAdrawthelineletter
Sign the Petition to Draw the Line
Join school employees, parents, students and community members in signing our petition to keep everyone safe. https://bit.ly/FEAdrawtheline
Fox 5 DC Covers Teachers’ Concerns About Returning to the Classroom
Fox 5 DC reported that some teachers are worried about returning to the classroom in the coming weeks, even as they understand the pressures on parents. Fairfax County Public Schools teachers and FEA members Carla Okouchi and Susan Reideinger talked to Fox 5 DC about it here.
Sept. 25 – Message from the Superintendent
September 25, 2020 Dear Colleagues, Fairfax County families count upon their schools to deliver the best possible education to their children. Our schools, in turn, depend upon you—our teachers, in-school staff, and central office staff. You always come through. You have done so again as we have successfully opened schools virtually at the beginning of […]