There Was Nothing More Important I Could

The Arts Significantly Boost Student Achievement, Reduce Discipline Problems, And Increase The Odds Students Will Go On To Graduate From College. As First Lady Michelle Obama Sums Up, Both She And The President Believe 'strongly That Arts Education Is Essential For Building Innovative Thinkers Who Will Be Our Nation's Leaders For Tomorrow.'

I'm Just Absolutely Convinced We Have To Educate Our Way To A Better Economy. That's The Only Way We're Going To Get There. This Is The Best Long-term Investment We Can Make. And So I Think It's My Job To Be The Truth-teller.

Most Teachers Still Say They Love Teaching Though They Wouldn't Mind A Little More Respect For Their Challenging Work And A Little Less Blame For America's Educational Shortcomings.

The Arts Significantly Boost Student Achievement, Reduce Discipline Problems, And Increase The Odds Students Will Go On To Graduate From College.

Wherever You Find Something Extraordinary, You’ll Find The Fingerprints Of A Great Teacher.