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Together for Quality Education

Empowering Educators

Advocating for Public Education for All

MCEA is a not-for-profit professional teachers’ organization designed to advocate the advancement of a free public education for all; to empower and advance professional growth for educators; and to engage our members and our community in order to ensure that our students learn and succeed in a diverse world.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every educator is supported to excel, and public education is accessible for all. Our values align with the commitment to uplift the teaching profession and enhance student learning.

Our Goals

We aim to increase advocacy efforts for public education, provide valuable resources for teachers, and engage the community through events that highlight the importance of education.

Empowerment Through Engagement

Latest News

Financial Guidance and Planning

Need help with financial planning or maybe just some guidance?  Check out this program from Suncoast Credit Union designed exclusively for educators and available only to MCEA/FEA members. Click here to download the flyer. 

MCEA WINS PRESIDENT’S RELEASE ARBITRATION!!!

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Helping Teachers In Lee County

Matt Theobald MCEA Vice President and Leslie Kingsley (Retired MCEA Teacher) packing up supplies to take to Lee County.  Thank you to all the teachers who donated so generously.  Thank you to all the volunteers from the Martin Count Retired Educators Association who helped box up all the supplies.  

FEA Prevails in Lawsuit

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Governor approves teacher raises in HB 641. Will starting teachers get to $47,500? Not bloody likely! Very few districts in Florida were allocated enough money to reach this goal.

Who Benefits from HB 641:
  • Step 1: Full-time classroom teachers (s. 1012.01(2)(a), F.S.) plus certified pre-K teachers funded in the FEFP (not including substitute teachers)
  • Step 2: Group from Step 1 who did not receive an increase or increase was less than 2%, and other full-time instructional personnel (not including substitute teachers) (s. 1012.01(2)(b)-(d), F.S.)
How funds are distributed:
  • These funds must be used solely to increase teacher salaries and no collective bargaining agreement can alter this requirement.
  • Step 1: Requires school districts and charters to use $400 million to increase the salaries of all full-time school instructional classroom teachers to at least $47,500 or the maximum amount achievable based on the district’s allocation.
  • Step 2: Requires school districts and charters to use $100 million to provide salary increases of the group from Step 1 who did not receive an increase or received an increase of less than 2%, and other full-time instructional personnel.
Advocacy Resources
Professional Development
Community Engagement
Member Benefits
"Joining this organization transformed my teaching approach and reignited my passion for education. The resources and community support are invaluable."
Sarah L.Local High School
"This organization has been a lifeline for me as an educator. The advocacy work truly impacts our schools and students positively."
John R.Elementary Teacher
"Collaborating with fellow educators through this organization has enriched my teaching practice and broadened my perspective on public education."
Emily T.Community College

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Becoming a member means being part of a community that advocates for public education. Gain access to vital resources, support your professional development, and join us in making an impact. Engage with fellow educators and be the voice for positive change in our schools.

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Phone Number

772-283-3727

Reach Out Via Email

martinteachers@gmail.com

Our Location

668 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34994