Learning through the arts reinforces critical academic skills in reading, language arts and math, and provides students with the skills to creatively solve problems. Michelle Obama More Quotes by Michelle Obama More Quotes From Michelle Obama Clearly this is a tough economic time, and a lot of families are hurting. So when we talk to parents, we talk about small changes for kids and things that don't cost extra money. Like adding water and eliminating sugary drinks and sodas. That's going to save money right there. Or adding a few more vegetables. Michelle Obama small-changes hurt kids Barack knows the American Dream because he's lived it...and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we're from, or what we look like, or who we love. Michelle Obama dream opportunity country Barack knows that we are going to have to make sacrifices; we are going to have to change our conversation; we're going to have to change our traditions, our history; we're going to have to move into a different place. Michelle Obama sacrifice different moving This is really what the White House is all about. It’s the “People’s House.” It’s a place that is steeped in history, but it’s also a place where everyone should feel welcome. And that's why my husband and I have made it our mission to open up the house to as many people as we can. Michelle Obama husband white people I was not raised with wealth or resources or any social standing to speak of. Michelle Obama prosperity wealth speak Barack Obama was a black man that lived on the South Side of Chicago, who had his share of troubles catching cabs. Michelle Obama black chicago men If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldn't be here. I guarantee you that. Michelle Obama determined tests guarantees Success is only meaningful - and enjoyable - if it feels like your own. Michelle Obama success feels meaningful The truth is, in order to get things like universal health care and a revamped education system, then someone is going to have to give up a piece of their pie so that someone else can have more. Michelle Obama giving-up education order But, as potentially the first African American first lady, I was also the focus of another set of questions and speculations; conversations sometimes rooted in the fears and misperceptions of others. Was I too loud, or too angry, or too emasculating? Or was I too soft, too much of a mom, not enough of a career woman? Michelle Obama focus careers mom Being president isn't anything like reality TV. Michelle Obama tvs president reality Elections aren't just about who votes, but who doesn't vote. Michelle Obama election vote When you walk through that door of opportunity you don't slam it shut behind you. Michelle Obama behind-you opportunity doors Let me tell you something: for the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country, because it feels like hope is finally making a comeback. Michelle Obama adults proud country If we truly believe that every girl in every corner of the globe is worthy of an education as our own daughters and granddaughters are, then we need to deepen our commitment to these efforts. Michelle Obama daughter girl believe And in my own life, in my own small way, I've tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. That's why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to volunteer in their communities. Because I believe that each of us - no matter what our age or background or walk of life - each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation. Michelle Obama jobs believe country During the first campaign, one of my jobs as my husband's spouse was to travel around the country and really listen to women. There were voices that were new to me: the voices of military spouses, many of them women, and veterans.... I was overwhelmed by their challenges, and the notion that we as a country don't even know that these women exist, because we live in a country where one percent of the population protects the rights and freedoms of the other 99 percent of us. I thought that if I had the opportunity to serve as First Lady, I was going to use this platform to be their voice. Michelle Obama husband jobs country And what has been just completely heart warming is to see that people are really hungry for something different. Michelle Obama different heart people The benefits of studying abroad are almost endless. Michelle Obama endless benefits study Being healthy isn't about inches, pounds, or how kids look - it's about how they feel and making sure they feel good about themselves. So rather than focusing on appearance, it's important to emphasize to kids that when we eat healthy food and stay active, we feel better, and we can perform better in everything we do, from athletics to academics. Michelle Obama feel-good feel-better kids
