by First Lady Barbara Bush 1990

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "First Lady Barbara Bush's Commencement Address at Wellesley College" by First Lady Barbara Bush.

Former First Lady Barbara Bush, addresses Wellesley College in "First Lady Barbara Bush's Commencement Address at Wellesley College", in which she discusses the opportunities and status of women during the early 1990s.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Education & Knowledge, and Gender Roles as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "How do we define the roles of men and women?", and "What is the goal of education?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this speech at home:
    • What was "First Lady Barbara Bush's Commencement Address at Wellesley College" about?
    • What did you learn about America?
    • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
    • What did you learn about Gender Roles?
  • Watch Barbara Bush – Wellesley College Commencement at home with your child.