Catholic schools let parents decide whether children hear Obama’s speech
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Send to friendArchdiocesan superintendent of Catholic education George Henry requested that Catholic schools here notify parents how and when they could download President Barack Obama’s Sept. 8 televised speech to schoolchildren.
“We recognize the historical importance of the president’s speech, and we are supportive of any message underscoring the value of education,” Henry said in a Sept. 3 statement.
“We believe that parents can best determine when, where and how their children should view the president’s talk,” Henry said.
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