Observing the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s death
April 4, 2018, marked the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. With this edition of The Moment, we invite you and your students to reflect on his life and legacy and make connections to the modern movements he inspired.
Making King Real for Students Today
The Best of Our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Resources
Dr. King on Poverty: Then and Now
Remembering Linda Brown Thompson
Linda Brown Thompson passed away on March 25. This edition of The Moment is dedicated to her memory and her legacy as the child at the center of the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision 'Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka.'
The Bravery of Linda Brown
Brown Is...
Learning to Balance Your Media Diet
The current media circus thrives on spectacle and loud debate, as evidenced by a lack of nuanced, civil discussion online. These materials from our Digital Literacy Framework can help students understand why many online communities are so divided—and how to look beyond that division to help create a more inclusive, and more civil, online world.
How to Balance Your Media Diet
Speaking of Digital Literacy…
News Consumers' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Prioritizing Self-Care
Make the most of your rare days off by relaxing with some recommended books, checking out a social justice film or making a self-care plan. Recharge now, so you can come back rejuvenated!
Self-care for Your Break
Tracking and Teaching the National Student Walkout
Thousands of students participated in the #Enough National School Walkout, sponsored by Women's March Youth EMPOWER. This edition of The Moment chronicles the walkout and other actions taken by student leaders, highlights a walkout-themed Learning Plan, and offers encouragement for bringing activism into the elementary classroom.