Albuquerque Public Schools: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Press release from Albuquerque Public Schools:

January 11, 2022

A few resources to help students and families celebrate the life of the civil rights activist and leader. 

• Local 2022 Dream Weekend Events
• Books for Martin Luther King Jr. Day External link : PBS Kids for Parents 
• Fun Cartoon on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for Kids External link : YouTube Video
• 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade External link : MLK Holiday DC
• Picture Books External link opens a new window. , Early Readers External link opens a new window. , and Books for Ages 10 and Up External link opens a new window. : Scholastic Suggested Books 
• “I Have a Dream” Speech External link (listen or read) -- NPR 
• MLK Day: An official day of service and celebration of the civil rights leader’s life and legacy External link  -- AmeriCorps 
• Classroom Resources for Martin Luther Kind Jr. Day from NEA External link
• Remember! Celebrate! Act! A day on, not a day off External link : Department of Defense Education Activity
• Commonsensemedia.org External link opens a new window. : Trusted source to help parents navigate media choices 

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