1. Dear Keisha:
Thank you for writing to me. I believe you can pursue your dreams with the same sense of
promise and possibility as every other young man or woman—no matter what you look like or
where you come from. Hearing from thoughtful, engaged students like you gives me great hope
for the future, and I am glad you took the time to share your views with me.
I am absolutely committed to making sure you and your generation can go as far in life as your
talents and hard work will take you. And more than anything else, that means building an
education system that is worthy of your potential. It means strong support for every teacher,
high standards for every school, and cutting-edge learning tools for every classroom.
As your President, I will never stop working to make that vision a reality. Because a good
education is not just the best investment you can make in your future—it is the best investment
our country can make in a strong economy and lasting opportunity for everybody.
As we keep making progress toward these goals, I want you to keep dreaming big and studying
hard. If you stay focused on your education, I know there are no limits to what you can
accomplish.
Thank you, again, for writing. I wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama