It is not just the job of schools, it's not just the job of teachers, but it's the job of our parents, it's the job of our communities, our places of worship.

Educating every American student to graduate prepared for college and for success in a new workforce is a national imperative.

This is your opportunity to show me why your school exemplifies the best that our education system has to offer.

Good luck - and thank you for doing your part to help make our students the best and brightest in the world.

Public schools that encourage systemic reform and embrace effective approaches to teaching and learning help prepare America's students to graduate ready for college and a career, and enable them to out-compete any worker, anywhere in the world.

Math is not partisan.

We want every child to meet their potential, and that's why we're going to make sure that young people all across America can afford college without going broke.

We're not going to stop fighting to give our kids a world-class education.

I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, parents, students, and all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

Karina says, 'My dad went from garbage picking in Mexico to having a daughter going to Georgetown.'

I call upon families, schools, child health professionals, faith-based and community organizations, and State and local governments to reach out to our Nation's young people.

My Administration remains committed to empowering all people to reach their full educational, social, and professional goals.

We remain committed to Education for All(EFA) and the international agencies which implement it.

Fellows participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with leaders from the private and public sectors.

In just 5 years, the program has awarded nearly 1,400 grants to projects that preserve historical sites, documents, and artifacts and train future historians.

I'm proud to announce that the United States will provide 1 million textbooks over the next year.

Thanks for teaching people the importance of teamwork.

There is no substitute for a parent who is involved in their child's education from day one.