WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama called Tuesday for community colleges to produce an additional 5 million graduates by 2020 as he convened a White House summit to spotlight the two-year institutions he said are more important than ever to the country’s competitiveness.

At White House community college summit, Obama calls schools crucial to nation’s future

Obama to highlight the important roles played by community colleges and women in business

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is shining a spotlight on community colleges.

Obama, Jill Biden to participate in first-ever White House summit on community colleges

Obama, Jill Biden to address first White House summit on community colleges

In forum on training, Obama suddenly debates GOP call to extend all Bush tax cuts

Announcing new training plan, Obama warns GOP budget cuts would hurt education

Obama implores young voters not to lose heart or become apathetic

In neighborhood meeting, Obama highlights link between education, economy

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Determined to energize dispirited Democrats, President Barack Obama told New Mexico voters on Tuesday that Republicans would reverse the progress he’s made on education reform and student aid.

Obama’s call for longer school days and school years faces budget obstacles, resistant parents

Obama presses for longer school year, ouster of underperforming teachers, to improve education

WASHINGTON — Barely into the new school year, President Barack Obama issued a tough-love message to students and teachers on Monday: Their year in the classroom should be longer, and poorly performing teachers should get out.

Obama: Money alone can’t help struggling schools, more spending must be combined with reform

Facebook CEO says he’s giving Newark $100M because ‘every child deserves a good education’

Facebook founder tells Winfrey why he’s friending Newark, NJ, schools with $100M donation

Facebook friending Newark, NJ, schools; it could mean big education changes for battered city

Friending a whole school system: Facebook founder giving $100 million to Newark, NJ, district

Texas sues over federal rejection of state’s application for $830 million in education aid

Obama’s loss of top economic adviser Lawrence Summers could set stage for postelection changes

Obama’s top economic adviser, Lawrence Summers, to leave the White House at end of year

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s top economic adviser, Lawrence Summers, plans to leave the White House at the end of the year, a move that comes as the administration struggles to show an anxious public it’s making progress on the economy.

In announcing nonprofit promoting science and math, Obama says education is key to economy