Failing Our Children

We are failing our children. Guns are now the leading cause of death for children in the U.S.

Michelle and I mourn with the students and families of the Covenant School today. pic.twitter.com/8X9qKKzB9d

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 27, 2023

Uvalde

Across the country, parents are putting their children to bed, reading stories, singing lullabies—and in the back of their minds, they’re worried about what might happen tomorrow after they drop their kids off at school, or take them to a grocery store or any other public space.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 25, 2022

These are 17 of the 19 children identified by loved ones from Tuesday's tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Officials now say all of the victims were in the same fourth-grade classroom at Robb Elementary School. INFO: https://t.co/I3DnXNz4MB pic.twitter.com/O91fkOVCGO

— CBS Austin (@cbsaustin) May 25, 2022

Michelle and I grieve with the families in Uvalde, who are experiencing pain no one should have to bear.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 25, 2022

We’re also angry for them. Nearly ten years after Sandy Hook—and ten days after Buffalo—our country is paralyzed, not by fear, but by a gun lobby and a political party that have shown no willingness to act in any way that might help prevent these tragedies.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 25, 2022

It’s long past time for action, any kind of action. And it’s another tragedy—a quieter but no less tragic one—for families to wait another day.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 25, 2022

May God bless the memory of the victims, and in the words of Scripture, heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 25, 2022

Kimball Elementary

Shots are never fun, but the kids I met at Kimball Elementary knew how important the COVID-19 vaccines are to keep our families and communities safe. Check out @ItsMadeToSave for more information about the vaccines, and make your appointment at https://t.co/k4jKpPT5qo. pic.twitter.com/sm3YRKZRyq

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 2, 2021

Michelle Obama STEM Elementary School

A Georgia county has voted to rename an elementary school after former first lady Michelle Obama https://t.co/gQDSNtgvqG

— CNN (@CNN) October 9, 2020

Michelle Obama Elementary School

Michelle Obama Elementary School will be first in Northern California named after the former first lady https://t.co/mQbyEYAF4N

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) February 13, 2020

Smiles On Faces

I had so much fun putting a smile on all of these little faces from Randle Highlands Elementary School in Washington, D.C. Thanks to the @TheEllenShow for letting me be a part of #EllensGreatestNight!pic.twitter.com/3lOWaUAqQY

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 11, 2019

The greatest part of being on the Secret Service detail for @MichelleObama was seeing the overwhelming joy she brought to people she encountered. I can attest that she is one of the most genuine and caring individuals I have ever me & it was an honor to protect her.#Renaissance https://t.co/R4X6VkrrI2

— Jonathan Wackrow (@JDWackrow) December 11, 2019

A Historic Mural

#JSU alumni Charles and Talamieka Brice unveiled a mural depicting former President Barack #Obama, which the husband-and-wife design team painted along the south wall of Barack Obama Magnet IB Elementary School in #JXN. #MSU #USM #GJAC #Mississippi #msedu https://t.co/zJ9Iwe1KVM pic.twitter.com/xc5gU132ax

— Jackson Free Press (@JxnFreePress) September 5, 2018

Chat Away

The future is bright. pic.twitter.com/J0lfIVL5yK

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 30, 2018

Black History Made

Breaking: Richmond’s J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School will be renamed Barack Obama Elementary School. A Confederate tribute will now honor the first black president.

— Justin Mattingly (@jmattingly306) June 19, 2018

Story: J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School in Richmond will be renamed after @BarackObama. https://t.co/ykGaO3bVOH

— Justin Mattingly (@jmattingly306) June 19, 2018

Chat Away

Connecticut elementary school to be named after Barack Obama https://t.co/0a7YAmoBAT pic.twitter.com/C7TJ2g6v1L

— The Hill (@thehill) June 16, 2018