NEA President's Frequent White House Visits Raise Eyebrows Amid Education Policy Debates

NEA President Pringle's Frequent White House Visits

The president of the National Education Association (NEA), Rebecca Pringle, has visited the White House dozens of times during President Biden's term. White House visitor logs show that Pringle visited at least 24 times between 2021 and early 2024. These visits included meetings with high-ranking officials such as National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard, Vice President Kamala Harris's Deputy Chief of Staff Erin Wilson, and First Lady Jill Biden's aides. Pringle also participated in virtual events with the First Lady and a one-on-one meeting with President Biden.

Pringle's frequent White House visits highlight the close relationship between the NEA and the Biden administration. This relationship is further evidenced by Pringle's vocal support for President Biden and Vice President Harris, as well as her advocacy for policies such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Pringle's comments and actions have drawn criticism from some, including school choice advocate Corey DeAngelis, who accused her of being a "power-hungry control freak" who wants to "maintain control over the minds of other people's children." Others have criticized Pringle for her high salary and her advocacy for keeping schools closed during the pandemic.

Despite the criticism, Pringle remains a powerful voice in education policy. Her frequent White House visits and close relationship with the Biden administration suggest that she will continue to play a significant role in shaping education policy in the years to come.