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A black ink on a red-orange poster board with a small picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the top left and Joseph Lowery at the top right. The poster reads: [SCLC / INJUSTICE / Anywhere... / a threat to / JUSTICE / EVERYWHERE / M. L. KING].

Teaching a More Complete Picture of MLK

While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech was a pivotal moment in U.S. history, there's more to his life and legacy than that single story. Smithsonian educators share approaches to expand classroom lessons and student understanding of this great civil rights leader.

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A Summer Internship That Focuses on Inspiring Leaders and Changemakers

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Heritage, Science, and Culture Take Center Stage with Discovery Theater Performances for Students

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Educators from Across the Country Convene on the Chesapeake Bay with a Network of Fellow 'Earth Optimists'

Three young activists are outside at a protest – looking off into the distance. They all appear to be African American. One is holding a bullhorn and has a determined look on her face. Another is holding the bullhorn’s microphone and speaking into it.

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum's Message to Students: 'You, Too, Can Be a Changemaker'

A group of students wait in line at a Post Office. Each student has a stamped envelope they are handing to the postal worker behind the counter.

Field Trips at the National Postal Museum Deepen Student Learning and Connections

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Fostering Positive Youth Development at the Smithsonian through National Collaborations

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Head Back to School With the Smithsonian

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Sharing the Inspirational Stories of Innovative Women on Your School Bookshelf

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A Simulation into Space Supports Students' Skills in STEAM

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Inspiring Creative Changemakers

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In Conversation with 2023 National Teacher of the Year, Rebecka Peterson

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Saving Whales with Computational Thinking

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Top Five Can’t-Miss Elements of the 2023 Smithsonian National Education Summit

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Empowering Educators to Address Pressing Issues in Education

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Unpacking the Stories Behind Artist Bisa Butler’s Portrayal of the Harlem Hellfighters

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2022 Education Impact Report Released

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Awards Ceremony Highlights the Range and Influence of Smithsonian Education for Teachers and Students

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A New Smithsonian Guide for How You Can Make Your Daily Routine More Sustainable

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Creating Dialogue on Bias Through 'The Bias Inside Us' Educator Toolkit

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