I am what I learn.

Alright folks, pull out your calendars and get your pens ready!

This coming Tuesday, September 8th, President Obama will be delivering a national address to ALL students. He will be encouraging students to do their best in school and to set high academic goals for themselves! Students will get a chance to compete in the "I Am What I Learn" video contest where kids can share their ideas of how they will improve their education, and what their role in education is.

As an educator myself, I think this is AWESOME! Students should definitely be taking an active role in learning. And no matter what your political views are, I think it is awesome for The President of The United States to address ALL school-aged children.

I mean, really. I know the economy is a bust right now. And that definitely affects the education system too. As a student teacher, I am really seeing the affects play out in the everyday classroom. But here's the truth- that doesn't change that we can have a POSITIVE impact. We can speak truth and life into these students' lives.

Set your watches. Tune in. Noon. Tuesday. You won't want to miss it.