“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.”
- Coretta Scott King, The Washington Post, 1983
This coming Monday marks the 34th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national holiday and day of service. MLK Day is a time to reflect, learn, and take action–it is a time to “walk the walk” when it comes to important, tense, much-discussed issues of race, diversity, and inclusion. For schools particularly, it is an opportunity to encourage students to think outside the box about these issues.
How is your school honoring the late Martin Luther King this week? We love to see the beautiful actions and programs our client schools have planned. Here’s a quick look at what a few of our clients are up to:
“Diversity is not a conversation. It’s not a day. It’s not a speech. It’s a constant practice.” @BigIndianGyasi #PEAMLK
— Phillips Exeter (@PhillipsExeter) January 15, 2016
6th-8th grade choirs sing “I Dream a World” for MLK Jr ceremony @ravenfinearts @RavenscroftNC pic.twitter.com/TfBHwzo4bM
— Cameron H Bolin (@cameronhbolin) January 15, 2016
#WPSCT students watching ‘Selma’ #MLKDay#honorthelegacypic.twitter.com/NmbRSrRAmP
— Winston Prep CT (@WinstonPrepCT) January 15, 2016
And If you’re looking for ideas to help your own school or family honor this special day, here are a few resources to check out:
Great ideas! 5 Martin Luther King Activities That Promote Cooperation https://t.co/FDirDq1tF2#edchat#teacherspic.twitter.com/CiuOa3KoXY
— WeAreTeachers (@WeAreTeachers) January 14, 2016
@MLKDay is Monday–are you ready for a “day on”? Check out https://t.co/sn0G4us72a for projects! @nationalservicepic.twitter.com/6Rl9iWLYgO
— Arizona CNCS (@ArizonaCNCS) January 14, 2016
What does your school have planned? We’d love to hear–share a comment and let us know!
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