[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 128, 113th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 9210--NOV. 14, 2014

Proclamation 9210 of November 14, 2014

American Education Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the United States, every young person deserves access to a world-
class education. In classrooms, lecture halls, and laboratories across
America, high-quality education helps unlock the limitless potential of
our Nation's students and creates pathways for their success. It
prepares them for the jobs of tomorrow and the responsibilities of
citizenship. A strong school system bolsters our economy and strengthens
our democracy, and it is at the core of the American belief that with
hard work, anyone can get ahead. During American Education Week, we
celebrate the devoted educators who instruct and inspire students of all
ages, and we continue our work to provide every person with the best
education possible.
My Administration is committed to widening the circle of opportunity for
more Americans and restoring middle-class security, and that starts by
supporting education for all. We know early education is one of the best
investments we can make in a child's life, and that is why we are
striving to expand access to preschool to every girl and boy in America.
To spur reform in our public schools and ensure students graduate from
high school prepared for achievement, we have directed billions of
dollars to States and school districts through the Race to the Top
initiative. My Administration is also dedicated to reestablishing
America's place as the world leader in college completion. We have
expanded grants, tax credits, and loans to help more families afford a
college degree and invested in programs that help students manage and
reduce the burdens of debt after they graduate.
With grit and passion, America's teachers give life to education's
promise. Our education-support professionals help ensure the health,
well-being, and success of our children. And in small towns and large
cities, principals and district administrators cultivate communities
that value learning and share a common vision of academic excellence.
Together, these leaders encourage our students to reach higher and
inspire them to achieve their dreams. Great educators and administrators
deserve all the tools and resources they need to do their job, including
chances for professional development and pay that reflects the
contributions they make to our country. They are the most critical
ingredients in any school, and my Administration is working hard to
support them as they empower our Nation's youth.
In a complex world, we must meet new and profound challenges. As a
Nation, we must prepare the next generation to face these issues and the
problems of their own time. An education equips the leaders of tomorrow
with the knowledge and vision they need to discover the solutions of the
future and build a better society for their children and grandchildren.
This week, we honor the teachers, mentors, and professionals who guide
our kids as they explore the world. Let us recommit to supporting a
first-class education for all students, from the day they start
preschool to the day they start their career.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con

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stitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November
16 through November 22, 2014, as American Education Week. I call upon
all Americans to observe this week by supporting their local schools
through appropriate activities, events, and programs designed to help
create opportunities for every school and student in America.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA