Obama's speech came on the same day that North Korea launched a long-range rocket, which was widely condemned by U.S. and international officials, including U.N.
Mr. Mulgrew praised several parts of Mr. Thompson's speech, including a call for expanded prekindergarten and schools that provide a broad range of services beyond traditional classes.
During her Brussels visit, Ms Sturgeon will also make a speech setting out an independent Scotland's place in the EU to an invited audience of representatives from a range of EU organisations.