Rosa Parks was committed to the struggle for social justice and human rights until her death, inspiring millions of people around the world. Today, we celebrate her!
Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913.
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Read Across America Day: Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Bring the celebration of reading and literacy into your classroom, library, school, and home all year long.
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Today is World Read Aloud Day.
4 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students celebrate the power of words by reading aloud to their classmates and spreading the word of global literacy to their friends and family.
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The "1984" Macintosh commercial aired today during Super Bowl XVIII.
3 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Original advertisements are created after students review advertising techniques they've studied.
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The RMS Titanic sank on this day in 1912.
3 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Students use the Internet Workshop model to explore web links about the Titanic disaster.
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Celebrate National Library Week!
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students learn more about libraries as part of National Library Week.
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Today is D.E.A.R. Day!
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Holiday & School Celebration
April 12 is known as D.E.A.R Day! D.E.A.R. stands for "Drop Everything and Read," a national month-long celebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives.
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Today, the American Library Association announces its annual book award winners.
3 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students research different awards given by the ALA and do an activity based on one of the awards.
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The first English printer, William Caxton, was born on this day in 1422.
3 - 8
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Students consider how the printing press affects their world by completing a printing inventory, comparing lists, and developing a "super" list of all printed materials that they interact with.