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PRESIDENT OBAMA VISITS M-DCPS HIGH SCHOOL, Miami – Last week, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visited one of the nation’s top-rated high schools, Miami-Dade County’s Coral Reef Senior High, using the occasion as an opportunity to reinforce the importance of supporting education initiatives and expanding opportunities for low-income students to attend college. President Obama remarked on the outstanding work of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in lifting student academic performance and making it possible for higher rates of low-income students to graduate and attend institutions of higher learning. The President also recognized National Superintendent of the Year Alberto Carvalho for the remarkable successes in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. President Obama’s visit and remarks also were an opportunity to encourage college-bound high school students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). President Obama announced a new FAFSA Completion Initiative to give more Americans the opportunity to afford, attend and graduate from college. Completing the FAFSA is the first step in helping students to fund their college dreams. Below is a link to video of President Barack Obama’s complete remarks: # # # 14-JS/044/TTR |
