NEW : He made no mention of the new Wisconsin law that stripped some collective bargaining benefits from teachers and other public employees , but his enthusiastic promotion of teachers prompted applause and cheers of support . President Obama urges more respect and more pay for education . NEW : Obama opposes increased education spending , as proposed by Congress . NEW : Obama reminds students at a Virginia middle school that their education is a priority . Members of Congress are divided on how to reform the act .
NEW : President Obama urges more respect and more pay for education . NEW : Obama opposes increased education spending , as proposed by Congress . NEW : Obama reminds students at a Virginia middle school that their education is a priority . Members of Congress are divided on how to reform the act .