President Barack Obama will be appearing alongside NBA superstar LeBron James and singing sensation and former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson in a back-to-school television special set to air next month.
In the 30-minute documentary scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET on Sept. 8 Obama stresses the importance of education as a means to living out an individual’s dream. The president notes, “So as this new school year begins, I urge you to set goals for your own education: to study hard and get involved in your school, to try new things and find something you're passionate about.” He continues, “And that's how our nation will get ahead -- by ensuring that every American gets a world-class education, from preschool to college to a career.’
The program will air on BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Spike TV and VH1, all Viacom networks, as part of an education initiative set forth by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Viacom Inc.
