The following is an update from Allen ISD:

UPDATED: President Obama's Address To Students

President Obama will address the nation’s school children on Tuesday, September 8 at 11 a.m. (cdt). The president’s address will speak to students about the importance of education.

The Allen ISD Learner Services Department has reviewed a summary of the address and feels it is appropriate as part of the school district’s social studies curriculum for grades 4-12.

Follow up:

In order for parents and staff members to view the address first, the program will not be aired live. Instead, it may be used by social studies and government classes beginning Wednesday, September 9.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, the President will challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning. He will also call for a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, parents and educators to ensure that every child in every school receives the best education possible so they can compete in the global economy for good jobs and live rewarding and productive lives as American citizens.

If, after viewing the President’s address, parents do not want their child to participate in this social studies activity, they can write a note to their child's teacher and ask that they be assigned an alternate activity during that time.

Parents who have questions about the address may also view a summary on the U.S. Department of Education website at http://www.ed.gov.