Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights

Welcome to the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights! This week, President Obama paid respect to those who lost their lives on September 11th by visiting Ground Zero in New York City. The President also welcomed National and State teachers of the year to the White House and thanked them for their service to America’s youth. In addition, First Lady Michelle Obama dropped by Alice Deal Middle School in Washington DC to check out a flash mob event in support of the Let’s Move! campaign.

Engaging Communities and Supporting Families

It seems my career and life have been made to bring me to this moment, and each day I am amazed and honored to serve as Assistant to the President, Chief of Staff to the First Lady, and Executive Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls. Serving this Administration gives me a sense of pride and wonder at the great country we live in, and it is an honor to witness the dedication of the men and women who serve in our Government.

Women + Manufacturing Jobs + Workplace Flexibility = Success

On Thursday, April 14, the Director of the U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau, Sara Manzano-Diaz, traveled to Chicago to host the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau National Dialogue on Workplace Flexibility.

VA Enhances Support of Family Caregivers

Deborah Amdur of the Department of Veterans Affairs talks about a new rule that will allow them to roll out enhanced services to our Family Caregivers of Veterans who sustained a serious injury in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001.

Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights

Why Financial Literacy Matters for Women and Girls

April is National Financial Literacy Month. In this blog, Senior Advisor to the President, Valerie Jarrett, takes this opportunity to discuss the ways in which financial education can help women adapt to a changing world and workforce and improve the stability of American families and our economy.

The Gift of Good Health on Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, new mothers and mothers-to-be can text “BABY” to 511411 to sign up for text4baby, a free, mobile health information service that offers useful tips timed to a woman’s due date or baby’s date of birth.

"We and the Entire Nation Are So Proud Of All Of You": Mother's Day with the First Lady and Dr. Biden

First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden host military spouses in the East Room of the White House for a special Mother's Day tea.

Champions of Change: Winning the Race to Educate Our Kids

Parents who are making an impact in their communities through their involvement in education came to a roundtable at the White House to share their experiences and ideas on strengthening our schools.

Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden at Mother's Day Tea for Military Spouses

Presidential Proclamation--National Women's Health Week

Statement by the Vice President on the Passing of Geraldine Ferraro