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A Year of Action Supporting Computer Science for All

Learn how 2016 has been a year of action in support of the President's Computer Science for All initiative and computer science education across the nation.
December 5, 2016 at 12:22 PM ET by Ruthe Farmer, Kumar Garg

Email from Cheyenne: Find your park this week!

Cheyenne, a rising fifth grader from Maryland, writes about the upcoming National Park Centennial.
August 22, 2016 at 4:14 PM ET by Amanda Stone

Follow Along: The United State of Women

Today, join the amazing trailblazers at the United State of Women Summit.
June 14, 2016 at 7:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone, Shailee Samar

New Announcements Helping to Achieve MBK Goals by Doing What Works

The My Brother's Keeper Initiative joins the RISE for Boys and Men of Color conference.
April 1, 2016 at 6:13 PM ET by David Wilkinson, Michael D. Smith

Take the Student Debt Challenge

A call to action for colleges, universities, non-profits, businesses, and other employers to help more borrowers better understand their options.
March 30, 2016 at 4:26 AM ET by Kyle Lierman, Ajita Menon

It’s Freezing Outside. Time to Talk Summer!

Nominate a White House Champion for Change for Summer Opportunities & Join Us for Our Summer Opportunity Workshop
January 8, 2016 at 4:58 PM ET by Kyle Lierman

As Computer Science Education Week (“CS Ed Week”) Approaches: Calling all CS Learning Champions!

Here is what you can do to advance Computer Science Education.
November 25, 2015 at 9:37 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz, Megan Smith

Announcing Office Hours with President Obama's Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett

President Obama's Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett is answering your social media questions as part of a new series of Office Hours.
November 13, 2015 at 12:00 PM ET by Ken Meyer

Email from General Colin L. Powell and Alma J. Powell: "Let's reinvent high school."

General Colin L. Powell and Alma J. Powell invite you to join the conversation on high school graduation rates with the White House Next Generation High School Summit.
November 10, 2015 at 3:40 PM ET by General Colin L. Powell and Alma J. Powell

Make an Impact: Become a White House Fellow

Do you want to make an impact? Apply to be a part of the 2016-2017 class of White House Fellows by January 12, 2016.
November 4, 2015 at 11:48 AM ET by Jennifer Yeager Kaplan

It's that time. Are you covered?

The Health Insurance Marketplace is now open for business. This means something for all of us.
November 2, 2015 at 9:58 AM ET by Amanda Stone

An Open Letter to America’s Parents and Teachers: Let’s Make Our Testing Smarter

Here’s a simple question: If your kids had more free time at school, what would you want them to do with it?
October 26, 2015 at 2:12 PM ET by President Barack Obama

High School – What it Can and Should Be for America’s Students

This November, the administration will host the Next Gen High School Summit, a national conversation on transforming high schools to better serve all students.
October 21, 2015 at 3:17 PM ET by Roberto J. Rodríguez

Weekly Address: A New College Scorecard

The President speaks about the launch of a new College Scorecard, meant to help students and parents identify which schools provide the biggest bang for your buck.
September 12, 2015 at 6:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone

Expanding Apprenticeships to Invest in American Workers

President Obama is partnering with state and local leaders to invest in American workers by expanding apprenticeship programs.
September 10, 2015 at 2:21 PM ET by Jeffrey Zients

Follow Along: Our 2015 Back-to-School Tour

Over the course of the next week and a half, Administration officials are hitting the road for schools and communities across the country. Follow along right here.
September 9, 2015 at 1:23 PM ET by Amanda Stone

Every Kid in a Park Kicks Off at Red Rock Canyon

President Obama’s Every Kid in a Park initiative entitles all fourth graders and their families to a free pass for a full year to visit federal lands and waters.
September 2, 2015 at 4:58 PM ET by Secretary Sally Jewell, Christy Goldfuss

White House Astronomy Night: A Celebration of Science, Technology, and Space

Scientists and amateur astronomers are also invited to host events and expand access to STEM experiences for the next generation of scientists, engineers, and inventors
August 21, 2015 at 5:32 PM ET by Meredith Drosback and Tamara Dickinson

Join a Twitter Q&A on College Affordability

March 11, 2015 at 11:06 AM ET by Alex Wall

eSports Athletes Want You to Get Covered

A new video features prominent eSports personalities encouraging Americans to sign up for an affordable health plan at HealthCare.gov before the 2015 enrollment deadline.
February 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM ET by David Dietz

Email: "Still Want to Enter?"

Video Director Adam Garber sends a message to the White House email list, noting that the deadline for White House Student Film Festival submissions is February 2.
January 27, 2015 at 7:10 PM ET by Adam Garber

The President Proposes to Make Community College Free for Responsible Students for 2 Years

The President unveils the America’s College Promise proposal to make two years of community college free for responsible students, letting students earn the first half of a bachelor’s degree and earn skills needed in the workforce at no cost.
January 8, 2015 at 6:16 PM ET by David Hudson

First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates the Holidays with the Children's National Medical Center

First Lady Michelle Obama visited the patients at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., continuing a tradition dating back more than 60 years to First Lady Bess Truman. First Dogs Bo and Sunny joined Mrs. Obama to help spread holiday cheer to the kids and their families.
December 15, 2014 at 8:28 PM ET by Ken Meyer

The White House Joins Medium

President Obama discusses American innovation on Medium, a platform which encourages people to share ideas and stories that matter.
October 9, 2014 at 12:28 PM ET by Lindsay Holst and Kori Schulman

Here Are Five Facts from the White House Report on Millennials:

The Council on Economic Advisers releases a new report that looks at the so-called "Millennial" generation. Here's what they learned.
October 9, 2014 at 12:24 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber

Watch Live: Summit of the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

President Obama kicks off a three-day Summit of the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, the flagship program of the President’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).
July 28, 2014 at 10:38 AM ET by Kori Schulman

White House Youth Summit: Making Sure People Have the Information They Need to #GetCovered

A group of of this country's finest national and local leaders aged 18-35 joined by White House and Administration staff for a Youth Summit focused on issues important to their generation -- especially spreading the word about the Affordable Care Act and organizing to get people enrolled in their respective communities
December 4, 2013 at 7:50 PM ET by Kyle Lierman

Calling All Young Americans: We Want to Hear from You!

The White House is hosting over 150 leaders from across the country for a Youth Summit. The Summit will offer young people coming to the White House and across the country a chance to discuss the Affordable Care Act and other issues important to them.
November 27, 2013 at 3:55 PM ET by Kyle Lierman

West Wing Week 9/20/13 or, "Every Moment of Every Day"

The President responds to the shootings at the Navy Yard in D.C., invited small business owners to the White House as he spoke on the five-year anniversary of the financial crisis, addressed the Business Roundtable and the Export Council, sat down for interviews with ABC and Telemundo, welcomed the Amir of Kuwait, newly appointed Foreign Ambassadors, and Youth of the Year winners, and the First Lady spoke on marketing healthier food to children.
September 20, 2013 at 12:00 AM ET by Adam Garber

Marking Suicide Prevention Month

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden have contributed to the Huffington Post “Invisible Casualties” series.
September 9, 2013 at 4:46 PM ET by Col. Rich Morales