Students "Speak Up" to President Obama

March 24, 2009 | Washington, District of Columbia | Vetting explained

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Since 2003, Speak Up has shared the views of more than 1.5 million K-12 students, teachers, administrators and parents offering the largest collection of authentic, unfiltered input on education and technology from those in schools.

This year, students of all ages were asked to share their thoughts on how to improve education with President Obama and the new Congress.

“What is the one thing you would do to improve schools to ensure that all students receive the education and skills they need to be successful in life?”

The following are samples of what some of the high school students had to say…

For more responses, findings from this year’s complete survey, and to add your voice, visit www.tomorrow.org.

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