https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s Quotes from President Obama's Speech to America's School Children en-us 2019-02-08 13:37:52 UTC 2025-12-24 02:49:30 UTC hello@padlet.com aroberto24 https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/329183506 But at the end of the day we could have dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, the best schools in the world - and none of it will make a difference, none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities.]]> 2019-02-08 13:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/329183506 aroberto24 https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/329184237 I've talked about teachers' responsibility for inspiring students and pushing you to learn.

]]> 2019-02-08 13:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/329184237 aroberto24 https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/329184642 I've talked about your parents' responsibility for making sure you stay on track, and you get your homework done, and don't spend every waking hour in front of the TV or with Xbox.

]]> 2019-02-08 13:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/329184642 aroberto24 https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/329185865 I've talked a lot about your government's responsibility for setting high standards, and supporting teachers and principals and turning around schools that aren't working where students aren't getting the opportunities that they deserve.]]> 2019-02-08 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/329185865 aroberto24 https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330306374 We need every single one of you to develop your talents and your skills and your intellect so you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems.]]> 2019-02-12 13:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330306374 aroberto24 https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330306862 But at the end of the day, the circumstances of your life- what you look like, where you come from, how much money you have, what you've got going on at home- none of that is an excuse for neglecting your homework or having a bad attitude in school.]]> 2019-02-12 13:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330306862 aroberto24 https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330308237 I want to start with the responsibility you have to yourself. Every single one of you has something you're good at. Every single one of you has something to offer. And you have a responsibility to yourself to discover what that is. That's the opportunity an education can provide. ]]> 2019-02-12 13:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330308237 aroberto24 https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330309255 And no matter what you do with your life, I guarantee you'll need an education to do it.]]> 2019-02-12 13:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330309255 aroberto24 https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330309730 Now, your families, your teachers, and I are doing everything we can to make sure you have the education you need to answer these questions.]]> 2019-02-12 13:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330309730 aroberto24 https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330310784 You'll need the knowledge and problem-solving skills you learn in science and math to cure diseases like cancer and AIDS, and to develop new energy technologies and protect your environment.]]> 2019-02-12 13:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330310784 aroberto24 https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330311586 Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I do that everyday. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength because it shows you have the courage to admit when you don't know how to do something, and then that allows you to learn something new. So find an adult that you trust- a parent, a grandparent or teacher, a coach or a counselor - and ask them to help you stay on track to meet your goals.]]> 2019-02-12 13:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aroberto24/5aybtft0zu8s/wish/330311586