The White House released President Barack Obama's controversial education speech earlier today.

Here at home, the Anchorage School District received hundreds of emails.

CBS 11 sampled more than a dozen people around town today and found very little opposition to the speech. Some were indifferent about the President's policies, but did not object to having their kids watch and a majority said the whole thing is not a big deal.

In Ohio, a day before the President's planned education speech he spoke at the AFL Labor Day picnic. The President spoke about employment, a little on health care and also gave a glimpse of what he will say to students. "We got to do a better job educating our sons and our daughters."

In schools, across the country, the speech will be picked up in most classrooms, "Yes I am going to have something to say tomorrow to our children, telling them to stay in school and work hard because that's the right message to send," said President Obama.

But not all classes will hear that message. Some school teachers will decide not to show the President's speech. One Anchorage science teacher, who did not want to go on camera, said he will not show it because the speech is not part of his curriculum.

"I really don't want them wasting an hour on talking about how important education is. My kids know how important education is," said Jeff Landers, a parent.

While others say they see nothing wrong with it.

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"He was elected and I think we should just give him a chance, if he wants to give good advice and be supportive of the education system I don't see anything wrong with it," said Jerry Crowson, a grandparent.

In the released version of the speech, the President talks about the importance of staying in school; pay attention to teachers; listen to your parents; and set goals that will help you reach success. And while acknowledging that is an important message, some home school parents say they are in no hurry to have their kids see it. "I think that part is good, but there is nothing really exciting about it I guess," said Aaron McCrum.

Meanwhile, other's say they are thankful how he will share his story. "He is pretty much an educated man and he made it to the top, so if anybody wants to follow his foot steps, they would follow his advice," said Naotala Hanson, a parent.

Advice that some hope will reach rural communities, "I think what he is doing is very important, not just for people in the cities but all over," said Anna May Fergoson.

The President will deliver his education speech tomorrow at 8 am AKST.