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Gradebook podcast: Who’s listening to Florida’s teacher union?

An interview with Florida Education Association president Fed Ingram.
 
Florida Education Association president Fed Ingram visits Tampa and St. Petersburg on March 28, 2019, to talk about education with community groups. [Jeffrey S. Solochek | Times]
Florida Education Association president Fed Ingram visits Tampa and St. Petersburg on March 28, 2019, to talk about education with community groups. [Jeffrey S. Solochek | Times]
Published March 28, 2019|Updated March 28, 2019

Leaders of the Florida Education Association, the state’s teacher union, have long been a vocal presence in Florida’s political landscape. When current president Fed Ingram took office, he suggested the organization’s approach wasn’t working in conservative Tallahassee. He planned to take the advocacy in a different direction. After several months, he’s seen some progress, but acknowledges it can be difficult to have influence when so many decision makers don’t share his group’s philosophy.