President Obama discusses education reform in his weekly address, saying, "We’ll be giving states more flexibility to meet high standards for teaching and learning. It’s time for us to let states, schools and teachers come up with innovative ways to give our children the skills they need to compete for the jobs of the future."
Following his commencement address at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis last week, a school that has turned itself around in recent years, President Obama calls on Congressto reform No Child Left Behind to create the lasting improvements that will give every student a top-notch education.
Beginning today at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, President Obama will deliver the commencement address at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, TN – the winner of the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge. Booker T. Washington increased its graduation rate from 55 percent in 2007 to 81.6 percent in 2010, and its educational opportunities across the board have seen a marked improvement.
Watch the President’s speech live online starting at 1:30 p.m. ET: whitehouse.gov/live.
Also, check out this powerful video about the struggles and achievements of Booker T. Washington High School and its students:
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