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Linda McMahon and Donald Trump continue to push their partisan agenda
Moving student loan program to Treasury will force more families further into debt
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NEA’s Read Across America Brings the Joy of Reading—and the Freedom to Read—to Students and Classrooms Nationwide
Today, kindergarten and first-grade students at Cardinal Elementary School, in Arlington, Virginia, kicked off this year’s celebration by hosting a national “Read-In” with NEA President Becky Pringle
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NEA President on the State of the Union: “Trump isn’t listening to families or educators and he’s recycling the same failed agenda.”
WASHINGTON — NEA President Becky Pringle released the following statement reacting to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address:
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Department of Education Backs Down on Unlawful Directive Targeting Educational Equity
In a victory for academic freedom and education equity, the U.S. Department of Education conceded the end of its February 14, 2025, “Dear Colleague” directive that sought to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in schools and higher education institutions nationwide.
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NEA President Becky Pringle on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Pringle: "Today, I celebrate the life and legacy of a pioneering giant who will be forever remembered as a pillar of justice for labor, education, and communities across this nation."
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NEA to ICE: End traumatization of students and the occupation of our communities
NEA President Becky Pringle: ICE does not belong in our schools or our communities
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Eliminate loan tiers – Treat educators like the professionals they are
Pringle: We should be removing barriers to the profession, not creating new ones
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NEA President Becky Pringle on Trump’s executive order blocking the regulation of AI
Pringle: "Decisions about the use of AI must be driven by the well-being and needs of humans — our students, our educators, our families — not corporations."
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NEA President Becky Pringle: By not addressing the health care crisis, Trump and Congress have failed American families
On January 1, 2026, 22 million Americans will see their monthly health care premiums increase by an average of 114 percent
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NEA celebrates passage of Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act
Becky Pringle: "Every student in this country, regardless of ZIP code, should have access to strong opportunities and adequate resources."
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