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As part of the President’s Helping America’s Youth initiative, Mrs. Laura Bush observes a mock trial at the Colonie Youth Court in Latham, New York, Wednesday, October 4, 2006. The Colonie Youth Court has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice as a national model of effective programming to help at-risk youth. The court has been replicated in more than 80 communities in the state of New York. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
As part of the President’s Helping America’s Youth initiative, Mrs. Laura Bush observes a mock trial at the Colonie Youth Court in Latham, New York, Wednesday, October 4, 2006. The Colonie Youth Court has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice as a national model of effective programming to help at-risk youth. The court has been replicated in more than 80 communities in the state of New York. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks during the National Park Foundation’s Gala Thursday, October 5, 2006 in New York City. The foundation supports youth engagement, education, health and wellness programs and strengthens the connection between the American people and their National Parks and by raising private funds and increasing public awareness. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush stands with her second grade teacher, Charlene Gnagy, as Mrs. Gnagy speaks to the audience Thursday, October 5, 2006, during the TeachersCount “Behind every famous person is a fabulous teacher” PSA campaign launch ceremony in New York City. The campaign is to help create awareness for teachers and the role they play in the lives of children and to raise the status of the teaching profession. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
As part of the President’s Helping America’s Youth initiative, Mrs. Laura Bush observes a mock trial at the Colonie Youth Court in Latham, New York, Wednesday, October 4, 2006. The Colonie Youth Court has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice as a national model of effective programming to help at-risk youth. The court has been replicated in more than 80 communities in the state of New York. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a radio interview with Amber Bellamy, age 17, left, and Elliott White, Jr., age 22, Wednesday, October 4, 2006, during a visit to the Children’s Training Network/AM 1700 Radio Program in Buffalo, New York, as part of the President’s Helping America’s Youth initiative. Together with Crucial Human Service Center and other Buffalo community programs, AM 1700 Station encourages caring adults to connect as mentors with high-risk youth. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush smiles at Gerry Kohler, recipient of the 2006 Preserve America History Teacher of the Year award, while delivering remarks during a ceremony at the Union League Club in New York City, Thursday, October 5, 2006. Mrs. Kohler is a teacher at VanDevender Junior High School in West Virginia. Also shown are Dr. James Basker, President, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, left, and Patrick Shahan and Elizabeth Corbit, students of Mrs. Kohler’s. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
 
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