obama s speech to kids
They’re convinced the president is going to use the opportunity to press a partisan political agenda on impressionable young minds. [1]
Obama got a bit of a boost from former first lady Laura Bush on Monday when she said she supported Obama’s decision to address the nation’s school children. [2]
HOUSTON - Governor Rick Perry is now speaking out on the President’s plan to speak to school kids next Tuesday. [3]
Giving a back-to-school speech is a standard presidential event, like the Easter egg roll or pardoning the Thanksgiving turkey. [4]
The speech that caused an uproar before it was even delivered is out, and once you read it, you might wonder what all the fuss was about. [5]
Obama plans to give a Tuesday speech aimed directly at the nation’s school children, addressing the importance of education. [3]
Wilson and Williamson counties have directed schools not to dedicate time to the speech, while others are allowing parents to have their children opt out of watching the address. [6]
“At the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world,” Obama said. [...] “There’s a place for the president of the United States to talk to school children and encourage school children” to stay in school, Mrs. Bush, a former school teacher, said in a CNN interview. [2]
“These people succeeded because they understand that you can’t let your failures define you - you have to let them teach you,” President Obama plans to tell kids in the speech, which will be televised in many if not most of the nation’s schools. [7]
Had the president stuck to the standard back-to-school address instead of attempting to promote his (socialist) agenda, he would not be in this mess. [4]
Some have decided to show the president’s speech, while others will not. [1]
Perry says he understands the concerns of parents who don’t want their children listening to President Barack Obama’s school-time speech on education, but Perry says he’s “certainly not going to advise anybody not to send their kids to school that day.” [3]
Obama plans to speak directly to students Tuesday about the need to work hard and stay in school. [6]
The White House said the address, set for Tuesday, and accompanying suggested lesson plans are simply meant to encourage students to study hard and stay in school. [8]
Sources:
[1] Many conservatives enraged over Obama school speech - CNN.com
[2] Text of Obama’s speech to kids released - 9/07/09 - Los Angeles …
[3] Obama’s Speech to Kids Upsets Many | MyFoxHouston.com
[4] The Problem Isn’t Obama’s Speech to Kids, It’s His Dictatorial Style …
[5] Obama’s Speech to Kids Urges Hard Work, Self-Responsibility | NBC San Diego
[6] Some schools won’t show kids Obama’s speech | tennessean.com | The …
[7] Obama’s Speech to Kids Urges Hard Work, Self-Responsibility | NBC …
[8] Obama’s speech for kids angers some parents - Bay News 9