Yearly Archives: 2018

/2018

Shadowing Wendy Haas

It was my honor and privilege to shadow Wendy Haas at North Ft. Myers High. Today was simply amazing and no matter what this legislature has heaped upon public school employees the people that dedicate their lives to public school students have a greater resolve than ever to do what’s right for their students and [...]

By | March 13th, 2018|In My Opinion|Comments Off on Shadowing Wendy Haas

My statement on last night’s passage of HB 7055

Statement from Florida Education Association President Joanne McCall on Passage of HB 7055: Tallahassee, FL ̶ The House Speaker has once again bullied his chamber into casting a vote that jeopardizes the quality of education for 2.8 million public school students. “HB 7055 is a 198 page log-rolled bill full of proposals that do nothing to [...]

By | February 9th, 2018|General News|Comments Off on My statement on last night’s passage of HB 7055

My testimony on HB 7055

January 31, 2018 Testimony on HB 7055 by FEA President Joanne McCall, in front of the Florida House Appropriations Committee: Good morning. I am Joanne McCall, President of the Florida Education Association. I am not sure when public school teachers became public enemy number one, but they have. For more than a decade this legislature [...]

By | February 1st, 2018|General News|Comments Off on My testimony on HB 7055

HB 25 A Union Busting Bill

HB 25 a bill crafted by Rep. Plakon -  designed to silence the voices of public school educators across this state.  It is an unnecessary bill not for public good but for political pay back.  This is politics at its best.  Rep. Plakon has crafted this bill and has carved out fire, police and first [...]

By | January 15th, 2018|General News|Comments Off on HB 25 A Union Busting Bill

5 Things That Must Change to Improve Public Education

If the Florida Legislature wants to do right by our 2.8 million public school students they should follow these five simple steps. 1. Ensure adequate funding - Florida ranks 41st in the nation in per pupil spending.  You can't talk about attracting and retaining high-quality teachers and education staff professionals without talking about       [...]

By | January 14th, 2018|General News|Comments Off on 5 Things That Must Change to Improve Public Education