The first lady spent some time at the Education Department on Monday, talking with staff about her husband's stimulus package:
She applauded educators, asking them to "roll up your sleeves" to help
the Obama administration carry out its initiatives. She said the
multibillion dollar stimulus package -- which contains more than $140
billion for education -- was a way to prevent teacher layoffs, increase
Pell grants to college students, and preserve early childhood programs.
Recalling her experiences as a student in Chicago's public school system, Mrs. Obama said: "I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the public schools that nurtured me and helped me along. And I am committed, as well as my husband, to ensuring that more kids like us and kids around this country, regardless of their race, their income, their status, the property values in their neighborhood, get access to an outstanding education."
Recalling her experiences as a student in Chicago's public school system, Mrs. Obama said: "I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the public schools that nurtured me and helped me along. And I am committed, as well as my husband, to ensuring that more kids like us and kids around this country, regardless of their race, their income, their status, the property values in their neighborhood, get access to an outstanding education."
Related: President and First Lady visit D.C. charter school (New York Times)
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