Obama Campaign to Host 10 Education Roundtables Today and Tomorrow
Ten roundtables around the state coincide with release of new TV ad "Chances I Had" focused on education
MANCHESTER, NH—Senator Barack Obama's New Hampshire campaign will host ten roundtable discussions on education around the state today and tomorrow, November 15 and 16. The discussions—many of which will be hosted by members of New Hampshire Educators for Obama—will bring Granite Staters together to learn more about Obama's commitment to excellence for every child and support for every teacher.
On Friday, the campaign will begin airing a new television ad in which Obama discusses his goals for our education system. In the thirty-second spot, entitled "Choices I had," Obama discusses his plan to ensure every child gets the same educational opportunities that allowed him to succeed, and he stresses parents' responsibility to do their part in helping kids learn. You can watch the ad and read the full script HERE.
As President, Obama will expand early childhood education, recruit an army of talented new teachers, and encourage parents to instill a sense of excellence in their children.
"Chances I Had" Script
My parents weren't rich. My father left me when I was very young.
The one thing I was able to get was a great education.
We should give every child the same chances that I had.
By investing in early childhood education and recruiting a whole new generation of teachers. But government alone is not going to solve the problem.
Obama's Education Plan:
Expand early childhood education
Recruit a new generation of teachers
We need parents to turn off the television and instill in our children a sense of excellence.
We've got to ask more of ourselves if we want the kind of world class education that they need.
