From classroom teachers' stories about talking about Martin Luther King, what racism means, and how kids can help to change things:
from the First Grade Classroom....
Teacher Does anyone have anything they'd like to add?
Francine* Yes! My Mom shows racism, 'specially during the winter time.
Teacher What do you mean, Franny? Can you explain that a little more?
Francine* Oh yes! She's mean to mice, she catches them in a trap, so she shows racism.
and from Fifth Grade:
Teacher Would anyone like to add anything about the movie and discussion we had today? Did anything confuse or surprise you?
Danny* Well, I would. I was surprised to hear that Martin Luther King worked to end puberty.
Teacher Hmmm....he worked to end puberty?
Danny* Oh. That's not the right word, is it? It starts with 'p'. Let me think about this for a minute.
Oh! I meant, 'poverty'...
*Danny and Francine are, of course, not these students' real names.
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