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Mrs. Laura Bush attends the sixth grade graduation ceremony of the Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School Friday, June 15, 2007, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Washington, D.C. "Nine years ago, your school was established to honor the legacy of Elsie Whitlow Stokes -- an Arkansas elementary-school teacher who, over the course of 36 years, helped thousands of young people become responsible, compassionate citizens," said Mrs. Bush in her commencement address.
Mrs. Laura Bush attends the sixth grade graduation ceremony of the Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School Friday, June 15, 2007, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Washington, D.C. "Nine years ago, your school was established to honor the legacy of Elsie Whitlow Stokes -- an Arkansas elementary-school teacher who, over the course of 36 years, helped thousands of young people become responsible, compassionate citizens," said Mrs. Bush in her commencement address.
Mrs. Laura Bush presents fifth grade history teacher Maureen Festi, center, who teaches at Stafford Elementary School in Stafford, Conn., with the 2007 Preserve America National History Teacher of the Year Award at the Museum of the City of New York, Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 in New York. Dr. James Basker, president of the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History looks on. Mrs. Laura Bush addresses the students, faculty and invited guests during her visit to the St. Rosalie School, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, in Harvey, Louisiana, where Mrs. Bush toured the school’s rebuilding progress following Hurricane Katrina, including the school’s newly re-opened and renovated library.
Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a discussion with school and local officials Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at the D’Iberville Elementary School in D’Iberville, Miss., about the continued progress of the children and the community in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a discussion with children in a Boys & Girls Club program Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at the D’Iberville Elementary School in D’Iberville, Miss.
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses her remarks at The Big Read event Monday, April 16, 2007 at the Barnum Museum in Bridgeport, Conn. The Big Read is a nationwide initiative of the National Endowment of the Arts. Mrs. Laura Bush talks with students during her tour of the New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School Thursday, April 19, 2007, in New Orleans, La.
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks at the New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School Thursday, April 19, 2007, in New Orleans, La. "Schools are essential to the recovery that's under way," said Mrs. Bush. "And we know that young people who have suffered trauma heal best when they can resume a normal routine at their own school." Mrs. Laura Bush addresses the University of Pepperdine's Seaver College Class of 2007 during commencement ceremonies Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Malibu, Calif. Mrs. Bush, who received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during the event, told the graduates, "The Pepperdine Class of 2007 -- and all of us in the United States -- have freely received the blessings of our nation: good health and prosperity; opportunity and freedom. Our country is also blessed with compassionate citizens who freely give to other nations in need. Many of these compassionate citizens are right here at Pepperdine."
Mrs. Laura Bush and actress Emma Roberts meet with students at Washington Middle School for Girls Tuesday, May 29, 2007, in Washington, D.C.. Mrs. Laura Bush is joined by her daughters Jenna Bush, left, and Barbara Bush, as they pose for a photo with Sesame Street character Elmo Wednesday evening, May 30, 2007, at the Sesame Workshop Fifth Annual Benefit Dinner in New York, where Mrs. Bush was honored for her commitment to literacy and education.
Mrs. Laura Bush attends the sixth grade graduation ceremony of the Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School Friday, June 15, 2007, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Washington, D.C. "Nine years ago, your school was established to honor the legacy of Elsie Whitlow Stokes -- an Arkansas elementary-school teacher who, over the course of 36 years, helped thousands of young people become responsible, compassionate citizens," said Mrs. Bush in her commencement address. Mrs. Laura Bush, joined by U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, reads to children at the Driggs School in Waterbury, Conn., Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Mrs. Bush also announced the 2007 Improving Literacy through School Libraries grants being awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.
Mrs. Laura Bush talks about the Teach for America program Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, in Washington, D.C. "In cities across the United States, Teach for America corps members have already reached two-and-a-half million children in our country's most underserved schools," said Mrs. Bush. "Corps members bring to their classrooms extraordinary skill, compassion, energy and idealism." Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks to the 2007 Communities In Schools National Conference Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in Atlanta. Communities In Schools is the largest dropout prevention organization in the United States and has helped children stay in school for over 30 years.
Mrs. Laura Bush visits with students at the Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 in New Orleans, a Helping America's Youth visit with Big Brother and Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana. Mrs. Bush thanked the group saying,"We know that positive role models are essential to young people's success." Mrs. Laura Bush listens to the student choir perform at the Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 in New Orleans, during a Helping America's Youth visit with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana. Mrs. Bush is joined by student Taylor McIntyre, left, and his Big Brother Captain Richard T. Douget.
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers a speech Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Holy Redeemer School in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Laura Bush accompanied by Archbishop of Washington, D.C. Donald W. Wuerl, pose for a photo with staff and students of Holy Redeemer School Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers a speech Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Holy Redeemer School in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Laura Bush visits a kindergarten classroom and participates in a reading lesson Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Holy Redeemer School in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Laura Bush listens to a kindergarten student during her visit at Holy Redeemer School Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008.

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