The Family of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Welcome to our In the Know topic for January, The Family of Martin Luther King, Jr.  You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 learn about the family of Martin Luther King, Jr. A Spanish translation can be found here.

Grades 2-3 ask what it was like to have Martin Luther King, Jr., as a father. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

Grades 4-5 explore how the children and grandchildren of Martin Luther King, Jr., have carried on his legacy. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

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