President Obama speaks to students about education 's importance . `` There is no excuse for not trying , '' Obama says . The president also urges the public and private sector alike to do more in helping children learn how to read before they start 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 . Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says speech not unprecedented . Some school administrators did not show speech ; others let teachers decide .