Yes, the school that President Obama's children attend have armed guards, but those guards would be there even if the President's children weren't. I'm sure there are children of other high-profile people in that school, so they are protected. However, Obama's children have Secret Service with them, so I'm sure they could attend one of the schools down the street from the White House. If they attended one of those schools their very presence would inspire those children to stay in school; not drop out and seek higher education. So, why doesn't he send his children to the 'hood to go to school? It's not like they would not be safe. It would be a very good move to support the futures of the children of D.C.