I remember President Kennedy urging us kids to be physically fit. Anybody else out there earn a Presidential Fitness Award while they were in school? In fact, the program has followed us into adulthood.
Another president is planning to give a speech to school children urging fitness of another kind, educational fitness.
During this special address, the president will speak directly to the nation’s children and youth about persisting and succeeding in school. The president will challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning.
Why the furor?
I invite you to meet me here and we will reason together...
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