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President George W. Bush and Laura Bush discuss the importance of involving families and teachers to help children read at an early age in the East Room Wednesday, April 3. Promoting the Early Childhood Education Initiative, Mrs. Bush is the honorary national chairperson of the PBS Designated Reader campaign. After their remarks, the audience of adults and children were visited by Mister Rogers and Elmo from Sesame Street. White House photo by Evan Parker.