Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day

APS schools and offices are closed for the federal holiday on Monday, Jan. 17.

Update: The Local 2022 Dream Weekend Events have been canceled. 

A few resources to help students and families celebrate the life of the civil rights activist and leader:

• Books for Martin Luther King Jr. Day: PBS Kids for Parents 
• Fun Cartoon on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for Kids: YouTube Video
• 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade: MLK Holiday DC
• Picture Books, Early Readers, and Books for Ages 10 and Up: Scholastic Suggested Books 
• “I Have a Dream” Speech (listen or read) -- NPR 
• MLK Day: An official day of service and celebration of the civil rights leader’s life and legacy -- AmeriCorps 
• Classroom Resources for Martin Luther Kind Jr. Day from NEA
• Remember! Celebrate! Act! A day on, not a day off: Department of Defense Education Activity
• Commonsensemedia.org: Trusted source to help parents navigate media choices