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

The Meritocracy Scam

Keep telling me about merit. https://t.co/NMjAfLkG1G

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) February 4, 2021

https://twitter.com/nhannahjones/status/1357339846973394955 https://twitter.com/nhannahjones/status/1357340099969622021 https://twitter.com/nhannahjones/status/1357341348890742794 https://twitter.com/itsafronomics/status/1357334774159974402

Sydney Barber

A huge congrats to Sydney Barber, who will be the first Black woman to lead Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy. Your hard work—and the powerful example you set—are such an inspiration. I’m so proud of you! https://t.co/Y9PAZasj7R

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 11, 2020

You are the inspiration. Your words were with me every late night and moment of doubt on this journey. Your strength, drive, brilliance and grace is what carried me through. Thank you @MichelleObama for leaving the ladder down. I look forward to meeting you at the top.

— Sydney Barber (@SydneyABarber) November 12, 2020

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

Chicago Connected

Michelle and I want every kid in Chicago to grow up knowing even better opportunities than we had. We’re happy to help Chicago Connected reach every kid in the city. This is where I found a purpose and a family––and it’ll always be our home. https://t.co/ofSCxK8cJC

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 25, 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

A Witness To Success

Another good story worth sharing: From one "kid from Akron" to a new generation of Akron kids, some remarkable early achievements at @IPROMISESchool. Great work, @KingJames—and even better work by those students. Proud to be a witness to their success: https://t.co/ctWfKnA5GL

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 12, 2019

THANK YOU‼️‼️ Means so much to my kids. They’re BEYOND AMAZING https://t.co/hKGTF1e58Y

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 13, 2019

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PROUD ‼️‼️‼️ is an understatement. Kids you are smart, amazing, talented, and nothing short of INSPIRATIONAL! Teachers & all the staff ❤️❤️ ya’ll are the right ones, the real ones on this journey changing lives & numbers don’t lie 🤷🏾‍♂️ Let’s keep GROWING 💪🏾 @ipromiseschool 🚀 pic.twitter.com/fQcmcNRBKQ

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 12, 2019

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So incredibly proud of these students! Everyone at @IPROMISESchool—teachers, staff, and of course those incredible young people—is showing what can happen when we believe and invest in our kids. @KingJames https://t.co/JApeAYyiOu

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 14, 2019

Thank you so much First Lady!! Means so much to my kids!!! 🙏🏾‼️‼️‼️❤️ https://t.co/kNVmrqyHHu

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 15, 2019

A Wonderful Honor

Michelle Obama's alma mater to name $4.3 million facility in her honor https://t.co/WSKfgN6WVM pic.twitter.com/rtlUO9SaNW

— The Hill (@thehill) March 7, 2019

School Counselors = Champions

School counselors have the power to make a difference in the lives of students everywhere, and that’s why they’re some of the greatest champions for @ReachHigher.

To all of you out there, thank you so much for helping our students see that their dreams are within reach! #SCOY19 https://t.co/bHYedz4N79

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 1, 2019

School counselors are the reason our young people are able to #ReachHigher and be the best they can be. Thank you for all you do –– we're behind you every step of the way! #SCOY19 pic.twitter.com/5Bdu5XuLqC

— Reach Higher (@ReachHigher) February 1, 2019