Tuesday, September 8, 2009

President Obama's Back to School Speech

On September 8, 2009 President Obama addressed the Nation's schoolchildren challenging them to set goals for this year and take responsibility for their learning. Consider responding to one of the following questions:

#1. Who do you feel is ultimately responsible for how well you do in school: your government, your teachers, your parent, yourself? Why?

#2. President Obama stated in his speech, "Every single one of you has something you're good at. Every single one of you has something to offer." What are you good at? What do you have to offer May Community Academy?