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Aug

Chicago: A Presidential Surprise

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Tags: academy, Barack Obama, Chicago, Coding, donation, education, high school, illinois, Obama, Obama Foundation, President, Solorio, students, Summer Programs

Yesterday I met with high school students on Chicago’s Southwest side who spent the summer learning to code some pr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 29, 2018

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Guess who made a surprise visit to @1summerchicago to talk to kids who've been learning to code this summer "My sum… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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(@WBEZeducation) August 28, 2018

The Obamas have pledged $2M to summer jobs programs in Chicago. Today Obama passed out life advice in a casual, chi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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(@WBEZeducation) August 28, 2018

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He got cheers from teachers at @SolorioHS, who stormed the balcony to get a glimpse. "I cant think of a more import… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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(@WBEZeducation) August 28, 2018

Stay tuned for audio story on Morning Edition 8/29 wbez.org/shows/wbez-new…
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(@WBEZeducation) August 28, 2018

Apr

Making An Enormous Difference

By Nerdy Wonka 111 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: activism, Activists, Barack Obama, florida, gun control, Gun Safety, Gun Violence, high school, letter, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Michelle, Michelle Obama, nra, Obama, Parkland, Political And Funny Tweets, President, students, tweets

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s the letter @BarackObama and @MichelleObama wrote to the #ParklandShooting survivors. In it, the f… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Mic (@mic) March 21, 2018

Feb

“We Call BS”

By Nerdy Wonka 151 Comments

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Tags: Activists, Emma, florida, Gonzalez, gun control, Gun Safety, high school, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, nra, Parkland, Political And Funny Tweets, protests, students, tweets

Watch this savage speech by Emma Gonzalez today in Fort Lauderdale. She pulled no punches and took no prisoners.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) February 17, 2018

We all need to be as angry as Emma Gonzalez. cnn.it/2CslKf9
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Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) February 17, 2018

Feb

A Sobering Reminder

By Nerdy Wonka 129 Comments

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Tags: florida, gun control, Gun Violence, high school, Obama, Parkland, Political And Funny Tweets, students, tweets

We are grieving with Parkland. But we are not powerless. Caring for our kids is our first job. And until we can hon… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 15, 2018

Sep

A Real President Comes To Visit

By Nerdy Wonka 153 Comments

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Tags: Barack Obama, education, high school, mckinley, McKinley High School, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, tweets, washington

Proud of these McKinley Tech students—inspiring young minds that make me hopeful about our future. https://t.co/nqYC1mjjTB
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 08, 2017

@BarackObama made a surprise visit to McKinley Tech HS here in DC to welcome back students as they start a new scho… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Eric Schultz (@EricSchultz) September 08, 2017

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my president is black. https://t.co/e3ydB5wVay
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deray mckesson (@deray) September 09, 2017

oh mah gawd that's barack obama's music https://t.co/clQZoVtdfL
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Oliver Willis (@owillis) September 09, 2017

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"You're the next generation of leaders & we need you" Watch @BarackObama surprise high school students today in DC: instagram.com/p/BYy4lQYBp2d/…
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The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) September 08, 2017

Perfect, @BarackObama. Perfect. So happy for these @dcpublicschools students. So happy POTUS is back. https://t.co/zHHMyRbFOP
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Brittany Packnett (@MsPackyetti) September 09, 2017

President #Obama surprised teens at McKinley Tech in D.C., encouraging them as the next generation of world changer… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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B. Scott (@lovebscott) September 08, 2017

Aug

Your President Is Proud Of You

By Nerdy Wonka 107 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: Barack Obama, graduation, high school, letter, letters, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, students, tweets, Wdding, white house

@96_brooke @Stonekettle I sent the Obamas an invitation to my daughter's wedding in 2012 & got this: https://t.co/wgSrLNLsE4
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Vicious Babushka (@viciousbabushka) August 02, 2017

@96_brooke I sent them one of my high school graduation announcements and I got this back a month later 😭😭 I love… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
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Aubs (@strawbreeee) August 02, 2017

Jul

A New Generation Thanks You President Obama

By Nerdy Wonka 129 Comments

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Tags: #ObamaAndKids, Barack Obama, college, Ebooks, education, high school, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, program, reading, tweets

1.5 million books read under Obama administration's Open Ebooks program, bringing digital books to Title I schools. https://t.co/4LkDZozkNO
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Jennifer 8. Lee (@jenny8lee) April 20, 2017

Mar

Chat Away: A Message From First Lady Michelle Obama

By Nerdy Wonka 124 Comments

Categories: All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: #BetterMakeRoom, #LetGirlsLearn, education, high school, International Women's Day, Michelle, Michelle Obama, visit

Jan

Education And Healthcare

By Nerdy Wonka 136 Comments

Categories: All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: #ACAWorks, #ReachHigher, Barack Obama, ceremony, college, Counselors, education, Get Covered, Guidance, high school, interview, klein, Kliff, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, obamacare, obamacares, President, Vox, white house

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Jun

The President’s Day In Washington And The First Lady’s Day In Madrid

By Nerdy Wonka 70 Comments

Categories: All Photos, All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: #LetGirlsLearn, Barack Obama, bill, bills, college, education, high school, Madrid, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Palace, Political And Funny Tweets, poverty, President, Puerto Rico, spain, tweets, university, white house, Zarzuela

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks before signing a rescue package bill for Puerto Rico which is facing more than $70 billion in debt, in the Oval Office at the White House June 30, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama speaks before signing the Freedom of Information (FOIA) Improvement Act of 2016 and the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act, into law in the Oval Office of the White House on June 30, 2016 in Washington, DC. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: U.S.President Barack Obama holds a pen before signing a rescue package bill for Puerto Rico which is facing more than $70 billion in debt, in the Oval Office at the White House June 30, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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2016 Nat'l Amb. Ismael was honored to meet @POTUS today & talk about the about the need to help babies & #ZAPzika! https://t.co/aJP3Pir8RL
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March of Dimes (@MarchofDimes) June 30, 2016

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: U.S.President Barack Obama signs a rescue package bill for Puerto Rico which is facing more than $70 billion in debt, in the Oval Office at the White House, June 30,2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 30: In this handout image provided by the Spanish Royal Palace, Queen Letizia of Spain and Michelle Obama are seen at Zarzuela Palace on June 30, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Casa de Su Majestad el Rey via Getty Images)

First Lady Michelle Obama and Queen Letizia of Spain at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, Spain.

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MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 30: The US President Barrack Obama' s wife Michelle Obama makes presentation of a project named "Let Girls Learn" at Matadero Education Center in Madrid, Spain on June 30, 2016. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at the presentation of “Let Girls Learn” at Matadero cultural center in Madrid, Spain. In this initiative First Lady Michelle Obama shares the stories of girls she has met in her prior travels and highlights new commitments to support “Let Girls Learn”. She encouraged the audience to value their own educational opportunities, continue to strive for progress for girls and young women in their country, and take action to help the more than 62 million girls around the world who are out of school

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Michelle Obama: "Se ensalza al hombre que cambia pañales y se denigra a la mujer en el trabajo" elmundo.es/sociedad/2016/… vía @elmundoes
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US Embassy Madrid (@USembassyMadrid) June 30, 2016

Michelle Obama insta a cambiar la cultura contra la desigualdad de género #LetsGirlLearn @FLOTUS politica.elpais.com/politica/2016/… vía @el_pais
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US Embassy Madrid (@USembassyMadrid) June 30, 2016

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MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 30: The US President Barrack Obama' s wife Michelle Obama (R) and Queen Letizia (L) of Spain make presentation of a project named "Let Girls Learn" at Matadero Education Center in Madrid, Spain on June 30, 2016. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 30: US First Lady Michelle Obama attends the 'Let Girls Learn' conference at Matadero de Madrid on June 30, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Fotonoticias/WireImage)

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La Reina asiste al acto de la iniciativa #LetGirlsLearn en compañía de @MichelleObama casareal.es/ES/Actividades… https://t.co/59sZc9d9Ha
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Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) June 30, 2016

W/ @FLOTUS trip, new @USAIDLiberia education programs for adolescent girls announced. wapo.st/29hlFy7 #62MillionGirls #LetGirlsLearn
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susan markham (@msmarkham) June 27, 2016

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