Who are your heroes?

Hello Dear Educators!

Today in the U.S., we celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr.,who was a charismatic pastor, civil rights leader and now, cultural hero to many. His work led to the passage and enforcement of many laws during the 1960s that guaranteed civil rights for all people in the U.S. As a multi-ethnic child growing up during the end of segregation in public schools and the beginning of integration in society, Dr. King's words reverberated with me every time his 'I Have a Dream" speech was played on the news or recited by a teacher in the classroom. Those words filled me with hope and underscored the importance of education. Below is an excerpt of his inspirational speech. A corresponding lesson plan to use can be found at http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/dr-kings-dream.

Who are your heroes and what do they stand for? How did they change society for the better?

I hope you will share your hero with us!

Kind regards,

Renee

Tags: Education, Heroes, MLK

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Renee Day on February 21, 2012 at 4:03am

Dear Megan,

Thank you for sharing your hero, Paul Rusesabagina, with us. Your depiction is quite powerful and reminds us that Paul Rusesabagina's actions in the face of an atrocity are simply inspirational. His decision to act also reminds us that we have a responsibility to protect the innocent and strive to uphold human rights. I admire your convictions and have every confidence that you will achieve your goals. You have given us a very valuable lesson about the impact of compassion and courage. Thank you again!

Warm regards,

Renee

Permalink Reply by Frank Palatnick on February 21, 2012 at 1:24pm

Dear Megan:

When I saw the movie ' Hotel Rwanda ' it affected me in such a way that I use it in my teaching practices. Instead of fighting, people should try to understand one another empathetically. Your descrtion of the incident as well as your video shows me that you have that positive asset. Thank you for an interesting point of view.

Permalink Reply by Frank Palatnick on February 21, 2012 at 1:13pm

Ms.Day:

There is, in my opinion, a more successful lesson plan. It can be found at www.ubdexchange.org.