Martin Luther King Jr. sought equality for African-Americans, the economically disadvantaged, and victims of injustice. Through his acts of peaceful protest, Martin Luther King Jr. played a key role in the civil rights movement and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. King was assassinated in 1968.
Enjoy these 10 things you might not know about Martin Luther King Jr. provided by history.com.
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King's birth name was Michael, not Martin. |
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King entered college at the age of 15. |
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King received his doctorate in systematic theology. |
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King's "I Have a Dream" speech was not his first at the Lincoln Memorial. |
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King was jailed 29 times. |
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King narrowly escaped an assassination attempt a decade before his death. |
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King's last speech foretold his death. |
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Members of King's family did not believe James Earl Ray acted alone. |
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King's mother was also slain by a bullet. |
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George Washington is the only other American to have had his birthday observed as a national holiday.
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In observance of this holiday, please enjoy our featured course:
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This 1 hour professional development course discusses teaching children tolerance and acceptance of others. It also includes activities for teaching tolerance and challenges associated with prejudice.
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Did you know that “Getting a Better Education” is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions?
School Training Solutions (STS) can help you and your employees achieve this resolution. Today is a great day to expand the training you offer employees. STS can put together a customized online training catalog that meets your organization’s specific needs. We offer online courses for professional development, teachers, administrative, food service, campus security, pupil transportation, and maintenance & facilities.
Benefits of an online training option include:
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Flexibility—Courses are online and available 24/7 |
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Consistent—Online format ensures all employees receive the same information |
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Measurable—Reporting features allow administrators and their designees to monitor progress. Printable reports provide documentation needed for employees' mandated training |
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Cost and Value—Online training is significantly less expensive than classroom-based instruction. |
If you are thinking about expanding the training you offer your employees, or if you think another department could benefit from similar savings and convenience, please let me know.
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The holidays bring some of our favorite things about the season: the smell of pie & pine, carolers caroling, the classic movie ‘A Christmas Story’, hot cocoa & egg nog, and everyone’s favorite fat man.
School-aged children also get excited about getting a break from school (perhaps not quite as excited as they get on the evening of December 24) and from having to wake up early to ride the cheese wagon.
But, did you know that school buses didn’t always have their distinctive, easy-to-spot look? In fact, some of the very first school buses were even pulled by horses. Take a look into the past with our “Buses of Christmas Past” infographic to see how buses have changed throughout the years.
Everyone at School Training Solutions (STS) would like to wish our students and colleagues a sincere “Happy Holidays.” Thank you for choosing School Training Solutions.
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