Former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised a group of 14 students in Southeast Washington with a visit last week.
At Ballou STAY, an alternative high school, the students were told Antwan Wilson, the new chancellor of D.C. public schools, would be their special guest Tuesday. However, Obama walked into the classroom instead and spoke with students for two hours.
Her office said it was her first semi-official outing since leaving the White House in January, according to the Associated Press. Obama is continuing her practice of dropping in unannounced at local schools. As first lady she launched “Reach Higher,” an initiative that encouraged students to pursue education.
