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Becky Pringle

Also known as Rebecca S. Pringle

Becky Pringle led the National Education Association when its members passed the union's first policy statement on AI in education in 2024. She spent 28 years as a middle-school physical science teacher in Harrisburg before she was elected NEA vice president in July 2014 with 92% of the vote. She took office as NEA president in September 2020, and the union received a $325,000 grant from Microsoft Elevate in 2025 to expand its AI work with educators. In 2026 she said that no technology can replace the human connection at the heart of teaching and learning. Her second and final three-year term was set to end at the end of August 2026, and Princess Moss was elected in July 2026 to succeed her.

Timeline

  1. 1981

    Middle-school science teacher

    She joins the NEA in 1981 as an 8th-grade science teacher. In Harrisburg she spends 28 years as a middle-school physical science teacher.

  2. 2014

    Elected NEA vice president

    She wins election as NEA vice president in July 2014, with 92% of the vote.

  3. 2020–2026

    President of the NEA

    In July 2020 the NEA Representative Assembly elects her president. She takes office in September 2020.

  4. 2024

    A policy statement on AI

    In 2024 NEA members pass the union's first policy statement on AI in education at the annual Representative Assembly.

  5. September 2025

    A Microsoft grant for AI

    In September 2025 NEA announces an initial $325,000 grant from Microsoft Elevate to expand its support for educators on AI.

  6. March 2026

    A statement on AI and teaching

    In March 2026 she issues a statement that no technology can replace the human connection at the heart of teaching and learning.

  7. July 2026

    A new NEA president

    Princess Moss is elected NEA president in July 2026.

  8. August 2026

    Moss succeeds Pringle

    Becky Pringle's second and final three-year term as NEA president ends at the end of August 2026, and Princess Moss succeeds her.

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  1. NEA's Outgoing President Reflects on a Turbulent Tenure—And the Need for 'Continuous Organizing' edweek.org. Checked 14 October 2026.
  2. Rebecca S. Pringle - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org. Checked 14 October 2026.
  3. Teaching in the Age of AI | NEA nea.org. Checked 14 October 2026.
  4. NEA receives Microsoft grant to expand AI literacy and leadership | NEA nea.org. Checked 14 October 2026.
  5. NEA President Becky Pringle responds to Melania Trump's push for students to be educated by artificial intelligence | Nevada State Education Association nsea-nv.org. Checked 14 October 2026.
  6. Princess Moss Elected NEA President With Votes From 50% of Assembly Members – The 74 the74million.org. Checked 14 October 2026.