Tag Archives: President Obama

2013 Education Budget: What it Means For You

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Continuing its commitment to education and an America built to last, the Obama Administration released its 2013 budget proposal to Congress today. It includes new education investments that will give U.S. students and workers the education and training they need … Continue reading →

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Obama in Michigan: Views from a Teacher and Parent

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Guest Blogger

“… The degree you earn from Michigan will be the best tool you have to achieve that basic American promise … be part of something that is adding value to this country and maybe changing the world.  …That’s what the … Continue reading →

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Everything You Need to Know About President Obama’s Blueprint for College Affordability

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. In the State of the Union, President Obama made a point to talk about two critically important trends when it comes to education. First, if you look at unemployment rates broken down by education level, … Continue reading →

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Obama in State of the Union: “America is Back”

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“Teachers matter,” said President Barack Obama last night during his State of the Union address. “Instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo” he said, let’s offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on … Continue reading →

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Join the Conversation During the State of the Union

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Save the date for Tuesday January 24, at 9 pm EST, when President Obama will give his annual State of the Union address, with education being a likely topic of discussion during the speech. You can watch an enhanced version … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Science, Math, and Engineering Mentoring

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. The President recently proclaimed January National Mentoring Month, a tribute to the many selfless Americans who devote themselves to the important educational endeavor of mentoring. His proclamation came on the heels of his recent personal … Continue reading →

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It Starts by Making Education a National Mission

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“The world is shifting to an innovation economy and nobody does innovation better than America,” President Obama said yesterday in Osawatomie, Kan., as he laid out a vision for broad-based prosperity in America. The President said that education is the … Continue reading →

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The American Jobs Act by the Numbers: 40

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House blog. Today, President Obama continues his American Jobs Act Bus Tour to highlight the many aspects of the American Jobs Act that will build an economy that lasts, such as putting construction workers back on the job rebuilding America’s schools to provide … Continue reading →

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President Obama: American Jobs Act Will Prevent Up to 280,000 Teachers from Losing their Jobs

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. The White House today released a report that outlines the devastating impact the recession has had on schools and students across the country. Teacher Jobs at Risk highlights the significant cuts in education spending that have … Continue reading →

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What Inspires Young Teens?

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Julie Ewart

What inspires young teens to do well in school? The admission from President Obama that he wasn’t always a perfect student really struck a chord with 6th – 9th graders as they watched the President’s  3rd Annual Back-to-School speech on Sept. 28 in Chicago. “I … Continue reading →

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A Teacher’s View of President Obama’s Back-to-School Speech

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Guest Blogger

It’s always inspiring for me, just to walk into a school at the beginning of the academic year. I see hope in freshly washed, gleaming gym floors and newly hung posters and banners. There is an excitement that is palpable. … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Back-to-School: “Set Your Sights High”

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. This afternoon, students from across the country tuned in as President Obama addressed them directly in his third annual Back-to-School speech. The President encouraged America’s students to use their time in school to try new things, discover new passions and … Continue reading →

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