Obama picks Philadelphia to deliver another back-to-school speech to nation’s students

By AP
Thursday, September 9, 2010

Obama to go to Philly for a back-to-school speech

WASHINGTON — When President Barack Obama delivers his second back-to-school speech to the nation’s students, he’ll do so from a magnet school in Philadelphia.

The White House said Thursday that Obama will travel to the Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School in Center City on Sept. 14 to give the speech at midday.

Last year, the president spoke from a school in Arlington, Va., just outside Washington. He encouraged students to study hard, stay in school and take responsibility for their education.

Some parents and conservative critics objected to his remarks then, saying Obama was making a political speech.

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