WASHINGTON (WLS) -- First Lady Michelle Obama honored more than a dozen after-school programs at the White House Tuesday.
Mrs. Obama calling the group of honorees, "the next generation of fabulous."
Each program receiving an award will also get a $10,000 grant.
During her speech the first lady called for the funding of arts and humanities programs to continue, saying they teach students problem solving, teamwork and discipline.
First Lady Michelle Obama honors after-school programs
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