Education - Youth
Throughout America's history, education has been the vehicle for social and economic mobility, giving hope and opportunity to millions of young people. Our schools must prepare students not only to meet the demands of the global economy, but also help students take their place as committed and engaged citizens. It must ensure that all students have a quality education regardless of race, class, or background. Barack Obama is committed to strengthening our public schools to maximize our country's greatest natural resource - the American people. Obama believes that we must equip poor and struggling districts, both rural and urban, with the support and resources they need to provide disadvantaged students with an opportunity to reach their full potential. Too often, our leaders present this issue as an either - or debate, divided between giving our schools more funding, or demanding more accountability. Obama believes that we have to do both, and has offered innovative ideas to break through the political stalemate in Washington.
Here are some links to get you started. We have no connection with any of these sites and organizations and do not specifically endorse their programs. We recommend that you thoroughly check them out before joining their program to make sure that they meet your expectations.
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Members Project - American Express - Education
OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring
Council on International Educational Exchange
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington DC
CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
