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After this lesson, students will have learned about the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. reflected on a section of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech become aware of inequities that still exist in the United States

I love social studies, and with the constant press covering the presidential election, it gives me the additional opportunity to be able to dive a little deeper into civics with my kids this year. Although my kiddos are a little too young to understand the ins and outs of the presidential debates and what issues […]

Children’s literature, movies, and other media often perpetuate generalized stereotypes, whether positive or negative, in their representations of Native American peoples. Teaching children about the First Americans in an accurate historical context while emphasizing their continuing presence and influence within the United States is important for developing a national and individual respect for the diverse […]