President Obama on Race to the Top

President Obama gives remarks at the Department of Education on Race to the Top, a competition to get states to implement school reforms that produce real results. The $4.35 billion fund will reward eligible states for their accomplishments, and create incentives for future improvements. July 24, 2009. (Public Domain)

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[WaywardWinds]

The ending of this speech was particularly affecting. I am in full support of this. Every American makes a difference when it comes to education and guiding youths of all backgrounds in our country. Instead of naysaying, let us galvanize each other and BE the change

[barbcinque]

Why is the government discriminating against teachers? Lets assess ALL WORKERS...particularly POLITICIANS!! I want a written account of every thing the president is doing in accordance to his campaign promises. THEN...I want his pay to depend on how many of those things he was able to accomplish! AFter all, being paid by OUR TAXES justifies our interference and that our expectations be met. Lets start with you Mr. President and then our CONGRESSMEN AND WOMEN!

[shadowdancer000]

No disrespect intended, we the people are waking up to the fact our nation is being torn apart from the inside. This begain long before Barack, but he is ivn place to finish it all the facts are out there still if you choose to find the. We the people will not stand silent anymore!

[Vermontist]

It's sad that he doesn't even mention Washington DC schools.