Nov 4th, 2009 - Boston
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WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama travels to Madison, Wis., to speak about the importance of strengthening America's educational system.
Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan will also meet with students at Wright Middle School in Madison this afternoon.
In the evening, the president and the first lady will host an event celebrating classical music in the East Room of the White House.
Performers include Joshua Bell, Sharon Isbin, Alisa Weilerstein and Awadagin Pratt. This concert, scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. EST, will be streamed live on http://www.whitehouse.gov and will air on satellite radio over the weekend.
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