Black History Month

Welcome to our In the Know topic for February, Black History Month. 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 look at different women in African American History.

Grades 2-3 explore Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett’s contribution to the fight against coronavirus.

Grades 4-5 investigate the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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