He said the worrying images of violence that had been broadcast around the world in recent weeks had the potential to undo progress, so a positive message was required in response.
The Director-General pointed out that, through their artwork, the children were sending the message that in spite of progress, obstacles remained to achieving the Education for All goals, particularly in the area of early childhood.
The president and top aides were gathered in the White House situation room to monitor the progress of the operation Sunday afternoon when the message "Geronimo EKIA" -- indicating that bin Laden had been killed in action -- was called in from Pakistan.
And in contrast to gridlock in Congress and little progress from UN climate negotiations in Doha, the message is clear: Corporations understand that clean energy is good business.
Progress marches ever onward with 62 percent of couples planning to also spread the schmaltz via text message or social media, according to a survey conducted by American Express.
Campus Progress played an invaluable role in raising awareness of the student loan interest rate fight by amplifying the message and rallying the troops around the cause.