Commends those students who have risen above obstacles to their success and encourages all students to strive for excellence.
Recognizes the contributions of families, schools, and communities to student achievement.
Congratulates Hollywood for meeting the challenge of positively depicting young people in film. Recognizes the talents of Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Keke Palmer, and Doug Atchison for the portrayal of an American educational success story in the movie, "Akeela and the Bee."