'Just like us' - Kids at Michelle Obama's old school see reflection

[City Lights]

'Just like us'
BOUCHET ACADEMY | Kids at Michelle Obama's old school see reflection

November 10, 2008

BY ROSALIND ROSSI Education Reporter

When Principal Kim Sims of Chicago's Bouchet Math and Science Academy used to talk to kids about misbehavior, one favorite line was, "How would your parents feel about this?''

But these days, Sims is using another approach.

"I ask them, 'How do you think Barack Obama would feel about this?' " Sims said.

The U.S. senator and president-elect from Illinois has become a new staple in schools nationwide. The American Federation of Teachers Web site already features lesson plans that weave Obama into social studies, language arts and technology classes.

But Obama has been cited in more than just academic lessons. Teachers are using him as a motivational tool.

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[Callalily]

1. President Obama not only

inspires school children, he inspires all of us.

[theoldman]

2. Not only has Obama set the example for black Americans, he

is an example for all of us. I hope his daughters replace Spears as an example for our daughters.

[monmouth]

3. That is the truth! When my daughter was growing up I had

Madonna to deal with. What a nightmare and eclectic wardrobe she thought she was getting away with...LOL EPIC FAIL!