Ndidi's wish may be granted, with 'responsibility' widely expected to be the main theme of Barack Obama's inauguration speech.

BBC: Newsbeat - The P Word - Americans ready for their new president

In his inauguration speech, President Obama pledged to ensure that facts and evidence were never twisted or obscured by politics or ideology, as some scientists have alleged occurred, during the Bush Administration, on environmental issues.

BBC: US hopes to lead climate debate

Obama has spoken out about the challenges confronting public education, most notably in his inauguration speech and most recently in his address before Congress.

CNN: Commentary: Throwing billions at schools won't fix them