Even In A Time Of Fiscal Austerity,

Other Countries Have Outeducated Us. They Have Made This A Priority. And A Big Part Of What I'm Trying To Do, Frankly, Is Raise The Profile Of Education And Get America To Wake Up.

When I Ask Teachers Why They Teach, They Almost Always Say That It Is Because They Want To Make A Difference In The Lives Of Children.

We Have Had This Massive Effort On K-12 Reform, Raising Standards, Great Teachers, Great Principals, Turning Around Chronically Failing Schools, Raising The Bar, Huge Amount Of Progress. Let's Continue That.

There Was Nothing More Important I Could Do Than Be Supportive As A Dad.

The Arts Significantly Boost Student Achievement, Reduce Discipline Problems, And Increase The Odds Students Will Go On To Graduate From College. As First Lady Michelle Obama Sums Up, Both She And The President Believe 'strongly That Arts Education Is Essential For Building Innovative Thinkers Who Will Be Our Nation's Leaders For Tomorrow.'