President Obama speaks to students about education 's importance . `` There is no excuse for not trying , '' Obama says . The president also urges parents and teachers'" to do more than just talk the talk, " he said. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday that `` it 's a sad state of affairs that many in this country politically would rather start an 'Animal House ' food fight rather than inspire kids to stay in school . '' Some school administrators did not show speech ; others let teachers decide .
President Obama speaks to students about education 's importance . `` There is no excuse for not trying , '' Obama says . The president also urges parents and teachers'" to do more than just talk the talk, " he said. Some school administrators did not show speech ; others let teachers decide .