Responsibility for our children's success doesn't start in Washington. It starts in our homes and our families.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.
When it comes to school reform, Arne is the most hands-on of hands-on practitioners.
In the next few years, the decisions we make about how to educate our children will shape our future for generations to come.
I think it's time we raised expectations for our kids all across this country.
Let's not be clouded by ideology when it comes to figuring out what helps our kids.
If we want to out-compete the world tomorrow, we must out-educate the world today.
The choices that we make will help determine the kind of country and world that we will leave to our children and our grandchildren.





