He talked to the audience about the importance of higher education-- stressing that "education is an economic issue". He quoted some statistics that are particularly frightening: 1/3 of college students don't graduate, and 1/2 of minorities don't. In one generation alone, he said, the United States has fallen from 1st to 12th place in its ability to produce graduates. In our current economic state, and with the growth of the world economy, education is necessary.
To be able to hear President Obama speak, live, was surreal. His charisma resonated through the auditorium. But perhaps stronger than his presence was his message-- the importance of education.
I'll post pictures from the talk later tonight!
