Reach Higher

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Friday, May 02, 2014             Featured Reach Higher Today, at the University of Texas at San Antonio, the First Lady announced the Reach Higher initiative -- an effort to inspire more young people to take control of their future through higher education. The initiative will focus on things like financial aid, summer learning opportunities, and college visits, to help more students get into college and go all the way. Learn more about the Reach Higher initiative, and find out how you can get involved. First Lady Michelle Obama touches the famed piece of Hokie Stone that football players touch as she goes onto Worsham Field to attend the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) commencement at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., May 11, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)       Top Stories The Employment Situation in April Employment growth was solid in April, as businesses added jobs for the 50th consecutive month, and the unemployment rate fell. The employment data can fluctuate from month-to-month, and while this month's report happens to be above expectations, it is still broadly consistent with the recent trends we have been seeing in the labor market. READ MORE President Obama Welcomes the State and National Teachers of the Year to the White House Yesterday, President Obama welcomed the 2014 National Teacher of the Year and state finalists -- a group that he called "phenomenal," and "the best of the best." READ MORE Three Families in Pennsylvania Wrote the President About Health Reform -- Then They Thanked Him in Person Carol, Judith, and John all wrote to the President to share how the Affordable Care Act has helped them. The President read their letters -- and then, while traveling in Pittsburgh, he had the opportunity to meet with these families in person. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:55 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Merkel; the Vice President also attends 11:40 AM: The President and Chancellor Merkel hold a joint press conference 12:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the Motion Picture Association of America's second annual Creativity Conference 12:45 PM: The President holds a working lunch with Chancellor Merkel and Official U.S. and Official German Delegations; the Vice President also attends 3:50 PM: The President meets with AAPI Business and Faith Leaders to discuss Commonsense Immigration Reform   Facebook     Twitter    |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates  Privacy Policy  Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111