President Obama gave his speech to students today. Did all students hear it? Of course not. Some school districts in some states did not show it on purpose, some parents might have kept their children home so they could not hear it, and some schools may not have the technology available in all classes to show it to their students. All I know is that I have read this speech (and have included a link here in case you haven't), and I think it is fabulous. The president wasn't speaking about politics. He was talking to students about the importance of a good education and their responsibility as individuals to work hard in school. I don't see how any one can argue with his points. As a former high school teacher, I said some of these same things many times to my students. They need an education to be successful, chances are most will not be famous rappers or athletes one day, and they have to continue to try despite their circumstances outside of school. The president mentioned all of these things.

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He was straight forward, to the point, and said everything in the best way possible, I believe. If I had children in school right now, I would have wanted them to hear this speech today. Regardless of who the president is or even if it was someone else all together who said these things, I would want my children to know the importance of a quality education and how lucky they are to be receiving it.