BLACK LIVES MATTER AT SCHOOL WEEK – FEBRUARY 1-5 Join VEA members from across the state on February 4 from 5:30-6:30 “Creating a Culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion That Supports Student Well-Being.” Sign up today! For more information take a look at the flyer here.
FEA Elections 2021
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, […]
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.
FCPS Faces a Cyber Attack
Dear FEA Members, FEA has been closely monitoring a breaking situation in FCPS. You may have seen the recent story concerning hackers breaking into the FCPS network. FCPS has also sent an email follow up to the community earlier this evening. FEA has been looking into this matter since it was brought to our attention late this morning. […]