President's Address to Students

This is a special edition of Chalk Talk with information about President Barack Obama’s speech to students.

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the President will address the nation’s school children via a live broadcast at 10 a.m. (Denver time).  The speech will be carried live on the White House Web site and on CSPAN.  According to the White House, the intent of the speech is to encourage students to work hard, set educational goals and take responsibility for their learning.  School districts across the country have been asked to make the speech available to students.

The decision about whether or not to show the speech is a school-based and classroom-based decision.  Parents who do not want their child to view the speech should contact the school directly; alternate activities will be provided for students who opt out if their classroom is showing the speech.  All classroom activities related to the President’s speech must be tied to the district’s curriculum and standards.

Please contact your school if you have any questions or concerns.