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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 2d

Every day that this government shutdown continues, people suffer.

Our lawmakers must end the shutdown by reaching a deal that is fair and just—without endangering the health care of working families.

Read Across America: Build Resilience

Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 5d

The start of a new month always brings new #ReadAcrossAmerica recommendations—and October's selections are all about resilience. Pick one to read with the early, middle, and young adult readers in your life 📖

Resilience grows when students feel supported yet responsible—when they understand that setbacks are not endpoints but turning points. Help students learn to bounce back from mistakes and adapt to cha...

Respect Students and Working Families. End the Shutdown. | NEA

Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 6d

Educators on military bases working without pay. Critical food assistance for hungry students jeopardized. Health care hanging in the balance.

Students and families are hurting because Republicans in the White House and Congress have forced a government shutdown.

Tell them to end it, NOW ⬇️

Congress must pass a bipartisan agreement that reopens the federal government and provides continuity for crucial services.

Amber Myrrh Ingram: Why We Must Teach LGBTQ+ History | NEA

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 6d

As we move into LGBTQ+ History Month, I return again and again to educator wisdom—like this advice from ESL teacher Amber on the importance of inclusivity in the classroom 🌈 💜

Amber Myrrh Ingram, an ESL elementary school teacher in Orange, New Jersey, shares why integrating LGBTQ+ history and rights into curriculum is essential to the wellbeing of students, families, and ed...

Rising Cost of School Supplies Increases Burden on Teachers | NEA

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 8d

October is #HigherEdMonth!

Every day, educators at colleges and universities broaden the horizons and shape the lives of students—their work is invaluable.

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 8d

All Americans deserve a Congress that works for them. We deserve leaders who are focused on lifting up our communities, working to address the issues our nation faces, and ensuring every public-school student has the opportunity to thrive. Enough is enough.

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 9d

As National School Attendance Awareness Month comes to an end, I know the challenge of keeping attendance up is not over for our educators—it continues all year.

And we know that students can only be present at school where they feel safe, welcome, and protected.

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 12d

When lawmakers don't fully fund our schools, the burden gets put on educators.

And it's just wrong. https://bsky.app/profile/neatoday.bsky.social/post/3lzoia2qyfm2f

National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 14d

Educators spend $500–$900 of their own money on supplies each year. With inflation and tariffs driving prices higher, many are paying even more this back-to-school season.

"Lawmakers know what they have to do to close the gaps," says @neapresident.bsky.social

Educators continue to reach into their own pockets to pay for classroom materials, even as prices have spiked. What‘s behind the increase?

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 12d

We have lost a dedicated leader in Al Llorens.

Even before his presidency at @ieanea.bsky.social, Al dedicated his life to improving students' lives and strengthening public education. His leadership was rooted in compassion, vision, and an unwavering belief in the power of education to transform.

Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 13d

It is past time for Republicans, who control both Congress and the White House, to sit down with Democrats and work out a common-sense agreement.

One that avoids a government shutdown AND protects health care for millions of working people and families.

Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 14d

Honored to join the @blackinfonet.bsky.social today to talk about all the crises facing education in this moment—SNAP cuts, educator intimidation, and more.

Thank you, Vanessa Tyler, for this essential conversation in this critical moment.

Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 14d

We grieve with the families of those lost in the tragic shooting at the Dallas ICE facility. Violence has no place in our schools, communities, or our democracy.

Let's reject the vitriol that divides us and build together a country where we can all live free from violence and fear.

The teacher pay penalty reached a record high in 2024: Three decades of leaving public school teachers behind

Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 15d

In 2024, teachers earned 73 cents for every dollar their similarly educated peers made, on average. A record low.

In 1996, the gap was much smaller: 94 cents to the dollar. We can fix this—by investing in public education.

The full report from @epi.org lays bare the challenge—and the solution.

Over the past three decades, stagnant weekly wages of public school teachers have fallen further and further behind those of college graduates who chose other careers, resulting in an ever increasing ...

www.epi.org

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 18d

We will continue to fight for a country that provides high-quality public education, exemplary health care, living wages, and basic dignity and respect for everyone—no exceptions.

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 20d

Neither political violence nor aggression and intimidation have a place in our country or democracy.

When threats and attacks target educators, they don't just endanger individuals—they undermine the foundation of public education and democracy.

Using mob tactics against educators is unacceptable.

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At Our Table Podcast @atourtable.bsky.social · 21d

Feed the babies. @neapresident.bsky.social reminded us: hungry kids can't learn, and that's not politics, that's reality. #AtOurTable

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 21d

It was an honor to speak on a Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute panel this week, to discuss student success and educational excellence in the current landscape.

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 22d

Today is Constitution Day—a time to affirm the rights and liberties afforded to all of us in our founding documents.

Now is the time to protect our democracy, and continue to work towards liberty and justice for all.

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 23d

I have always said it, and will continue to say it: public education is the foundation of democracy.

Thank you, @jaimeharrison.bsky.social, for this critically important discussion.

Jaime Harrison @jaimeharrison.bsky.social · 23d

History shows the pattern: silence teachers, weaken democracy. We talked about it this week with @neapresident.bsky.social #AtOurTable. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwib...

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 24d

My conversation with @staceyabrams.com felt critically urgent, because it is—not a single student should go hungry because of cruel politicians. But that is our reality today.

Trump is Creating Chaos in America’s Classrooms

YouTube video by Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams

www.youtube.com