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Here’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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In his State of the Union address, President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality pre-school to every child in America.
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Shaun Donovan and Cecilia Munoz highlight the impact of the Strong Cities, Strong Communities initiative.
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Thousands of Chicago children are now living in neighborhoods where a funeral for a teenager is considered unfortunate, but not unusual; where wandering onto the wrong block or even just standing on your own front porch can mean putting yourself at risk. This needs to change.
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Here’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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Promise Neighborhoods supports forty-six communities in their plans to deliver services to support every child in obtaining the education they need for their future, from cradle through college.
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In his State of the Union Address, President Obama laid out a plan to build on the progress we’ve made over the last four years to expand opportunity for every American and every community willing to do the work to lift themselves up.
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In Georgia, President Obama visits a high-quality preschool where 3-4 year olds are getting the educational support they need to succeed throughout life.
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In his State of the Union address, President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality pre-school to every child in America.
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Outgoing EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson cites the importance of environmental justice for all Americans.
Press Releases
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April 10, 2013 6:14 PM EDT
Remarks by the First Lady at the Joint Luncheon Meeting: Working Together to Address Youth Violence in Chicago
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February 20, 2013 9:31 AM EDT
Fact Sheet: The President’s Plan to Make America a Magnet for Jobs by Investing in Infrastructure
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February 15, 2013 9:49 AM EDT
Fact Sheet: The President’s Plan to Ensure Hard Work Leads to a Decent Living
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February 13, 2013 8:20 PM EDT
Fact Sheet President Obama’s Plan for Early Education for all Americans
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February 13, 2013 11:13 AM EDT
Fact Sheet: The President’s Plan to Reward Work by Raising the Minimum Wage
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February 8, 2013 1:04 PM EDT
Fact Sheet: Examples of How the Sequester Would Impact Middle Class Families, Jobs and Economic Security
Related Videos
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February 12, 2013 11:00 PMThe 2013 State of the Union Address (Enhanced Version)
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July 25, 2012 8:16 PMPresident Obama Speaks at the National Urban League Convention
