President Obama’s Address to Students Across America (university, major, attend)

[2bindenver]

The contents are now online. I did not read anything political in it.

I am hoping he continues the message every school year. Our kids need all the caring adults in their lives, they can get.

It's a shame that some parents will keep their kids home tomorrow. What a waste of a school day.

To all the kids in school this year the President of the United States says "Make us all proud. I know you can do it."

me too.

[LauraC]

Originally Posted by Katiana

And this is different from everyday teaching, how?

It depends on the message to the teachers from those higher up.

[wyolady]

but oh, what the heck. Let me pose something to all of those who don't want their children hearing the president's message and/or are afraid the message might contradict their own political, religious, personal views.

Do you realize that every day of the week, you send your child to school where they encounter teachers who might not share your opinions and viewpoints? Yes, there is a required curriculum teachers must teach within, but within that curriculum, there is a ton of room for personal ideas, opinions, viewpoints to influence your child.

I think the text of Obama's message is something every kid can use. I've heard classroom teachers with strong opinions - both right and left - and they definitely communicate those to students. As a classroom teacher AND a parent, I interact with my child and we discuss such viewpoints.

Quite frankly, I appreciate when my children encounters opposing viewpoints to our own. It allows them to weigh their beliefs and if they choose to, to disagree with an appreciative and respectful attitude those who don't believe like we do. If they didn't encounter different ideas, opinions, beliefs, I'm afraid they might believe ours is the ONLY opinion and well. . . . . . . . .you can see where this is going.

[TuborgP]

My guess is the naysayers are either in hiding now that the speech has been released or trying to spin that Obama was manipulating their correct concerns to make them seem even more like Dr. Strangelove.

[Mattie]

And, one of the things that bothers me the most is that the White House felt they HAD to release the contents of the speech beforehand to combat the right-wing rumors.

Is it really to the point that we can't trust OUR president to speak to our children? Now, do I have my son read the content, or go ahead with my plan to sign him out of school to watch it at home since the school won't show it?

[TuborgP]

Originally Posted by Mattie

And, one of the things that bothers me the most is that the White House felt they HAD to release the contents of the speech beforehand to combat the right-wing rumors.

Is it really to the point that we can't trust OUR president to speak to our children? Now, do I have my son read the content, or go ahead with my plan to sign him out of school to watch it at home since the school won't show it?

Sign him out and let the world know it and if the press wants to interview you go for it. Question the motivation of the Principal and the Superintendent and their wisdom in guiding the future of our children . Ask them what their goals and beliefs are since it would appear they are different then what the President is talking about. Shame Them!

[Katarina Witt]

Originally Posted by LauraC

I don't really think he will do that. I think he will give a benign speech like telling kids to do their homework, stay in school and listen to their teachers. Too many people will be watching and listening. The potentially bad part is what will happen in individual classrooms with the teachers, after the speech, because it will not be subjected to the same scrutiny and will differ from classroom to classroom.

Like their principals?

[Katarina Witt]

Originally Posted by TuborgP

My guess is the naysayers are either in hiding now that the speech has been released or trying to spin that Obama was manipulating their correct concerns to make them seem even more like Dr. Strangelove.

I'm sure we'll see some of this on CD soon, especially on the politics forum.

[scarletneon]

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oh yeah, this is terrifying! he's really out to get those kids to work hard, do well in school, and actually make a contribution to society!

I spoke with my mom last night, and she said several schools in the "great" state of Tennessee will not be showing the speech. so glad I got out of there.

[Sunnydee]

I like what the President has to say about education. I really don't understand who could object to this, but I don't understand a lot of things these days.

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