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Obama’s Anticipated Address Stirs Parents

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Published: Monday, September 7, 2009

Updated: Monday, September 7, 2009

WASHINGTON- President Obama’s Tuesday-planned online speech to address the nation’s students is causing an uproar from administrators and parents. Some school districts report that they have gotten more calls than they ever have had on one issue, and some parents will keep their children home
Tuesday because of it.

In President Obama’s speech, he will challenge students “to work hard, stay in school and dramatically reduce the dropout rate,” says White House spokesperson Tommy Victor. White House administration assures the public that this is not a policy speech.The speech will be available for all to view online.

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