Parents, I am sure most of you are aware that President Obama has asked to be able to speak to the youth of America on Tuesday morning, September 8th. This is not an unusual request. President George Bush (the 1st) spoke to students on a nationally televised broadcast during his administration. However, some have expressed concern about this “captive” format and what might be said. For this reason, XXMS will not be broadcasting this program live. We will, however, be recording it and if we feel the content is something beneficial to our students and is nonpartisan we will be showing it on Tuesday morning, September 15th. If any parents object to having their child view it they need to contact the office and let us know. Parents are welcome to come the morning of the 15th to watch it with their child. I will NOT be requiring teachers to use the Classroom Activities outlined by the USDE (United States Department of Education). If you have any questions or concerns please give me a call. Thanks. Conrad
My response:
Mr [Principal] and Mr. [Vice President],
I had the privilege of campaigning AND voting of the President of our Country. I did NOT have a choice in who is Principal and Vice Principal of [name of school], unfortunately. Exactly what makes YOU qualified to decide whether or not the students at XXMS can benefit from the words of our country's President? I called the School District and was assured that my children would be allowed to watch him speak AS he speaks. There was no mention of communistic censorship. I am aware that some parents will opt out of their children watching the broadcast. Apparently I need to keep my child home from school so her education isn't effected by your prejudice. I hope that this isn't a reoccurring problem there.
[My full name].
Here's a link to the speech:
Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama
Back to School Event
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