WEEKLY ADDRESS: Strengthening the American Education System
WASHINGTON—In this week’s address, President Obama told the American people that it is time to raise the standards of our education system so that every classroom is a place of…
First Lady Celebrates Success of Million PALA Challenge at Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play
WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama today joined children and families at Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play to celebrate the success of the Million PALA Challenge, a joint initiative of…
Remarks by the President at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner
Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 8:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, CBC! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Please, everybody have a seat. It is wonderful to be with…
Obama Administration Sets High Bar for Flexibility from No Child Left Behind in Order to Advance Equity and Support Reform
WASHINGTON – In an effort to support local and state education reform across America, the White House today outlined how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and…
Fact Sheet: Bringing Flexibility and Focus to Education Law
One of my highest priorities is to help ensure that Federal laws and policies support the significant reforms underway in many States and school districts and do not hinder State…
Statement by the President on Zambia’s Elections
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Zambia on the historic September 20 presidential, parliamentary, and local elections, and I commend you for building on your…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Porfirio Lobo of Honduras
President Obama will host President Porfirio Lobo of Honduras at the White House on Wednesday, October 5. The President looks forward to discussing a broad range of bilateral and regional…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Gary Blumenthal – Member, National Council on Disability Maurice A. Jones –…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Maurice A. Jones, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Ronald C. Sims, retired. Matthew S. Rutherford, of Illinois, to…
Readout of the President’s Call with Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman
President Obama called Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman today to convey the United States’ deepest appreciation for the Sultan’s exceptional and successful role in securing the release of the…