Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
A reminder that students will not attend classes on January 20, 2025 for the observance of Martin Luther King Day. This federal holiday marks the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King led the charge for nonviolent activism during the Civil Rights Movement. This movement protested racial discrimination in state and federal laws. Martin Luther King Day commemorates the life and work of Dr. King. Coretta Scott King explains, "The holiday must be substantive as well as symbolic. It must be more than a day of celebration . . . Let this holiday be a day of reflection, a day of teaching nonviolent philosophy and strategy, a day of getting involved in nonviolent action for social and economic progress."
If you would like to learn more about this important holiday, please review these resources:
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Resources for Martin Luther King Day- This article from Edutopia contains 6 resources for MLK Day and a link to an article about how to honor the legacy of Dr. King throughout the year. The resources and activities can be used for K-12.
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Listenwise- This resource hosts a collection of National Public Radio podcasts about the civil rights movement as well as contemporary stories about contemporary civil rights activism. The podcasts include discussion questions to promote conversation.
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Search MLKDay.gov. This AmeriCorps site allows you to search Martin Luther King Day virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities in your community.
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PBS Learning Media- This collection of curated resources, including videos, is an excellent resource for teachers and families to use for students in grades PK-12.