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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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 Barbie doll was unveiled in 1959.
7 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Students explore body image and advertising through an activity where they bring in pictures from magazines that they read and discuss gender representations in the media.
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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.