First lady emphasizes importance of education at D.C. school By Lisa Ruhl November 12, 2013 5:00 am FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint First lady Michelle Obama promoted her husband’s “North Star” goal of being the country with highest proportion of college graduates by 2020. Recommended Stories Youngkin and Spanberger spar over UVA president selectionFlorida votes to teach the dangers of communism in K-12Georgia students score higher on accountability index TagsLisa RuhlMichelle ObamaWashington D.C. Related Content Campaigns Trump pulls support of ‘far left’ Marjorie Taylor Greene in escalation of feud Immigration Border czar Tom Homan blasts Catholic bishops over deportations Congressional Tennessee special House election tests strength of Democratic off-year momentum Campaigns Connecticut governor announces reelection campaign for third term News RFK Jr. defends Susie Wiles from attacks by MAHA base