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FREE Resource Our Veterans Sharing Their Stories
Who are Veterans? They are men and women who, for many reasons, donned the uniform of our country to stand between freedom and tyranny; to take up the sword of justice in defense of the liberties we...
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Talking with kids about school violence
Parents can help children deal with their fears in the wake of the tragedy in Connecticut with this special OnePage from MCT and KidsHealth.org. School violence, little heard of until the 1999...
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Resources to assist parents in talking with their children about the recent...
Here is an email I just received from Grand Forks Public Schools regarding the recent school shooting tragedy. 12/17/12 Dear Grand Forks Public Schools’ Families: Today our thoughts and prayers are...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Information and activities are from KRP’s The Ultimate Holiday Activity Guide from the NIE Institute. Since 1986, the United States has observed the birth of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr....
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. FREE NIE tab
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Celebrate Black History provides a biography, an overview of his upbringing and the history of his most important achievements. This Newspapers in Education supplement is...
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What is the Medal of Honor?
A North Dakota man will receive the Medal of Honor on Feb. 11 at the Whitehouse. Read the complete story in the January 17 Grand Forks Herald. An undated photo of Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha, while on...
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Reviewing inaugural history
Inaugurals are a mixture of pomp, festival and gravity, the American equivalent of a coronation. Their rituals are laden with symbols of national purpose, continuity and unity. For 220 years, they have...
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Super Bowl math for kids from MCT
This Sunday, Feb. 3, the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers will kick off in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII (the 47th, for those unfamiliar with Roman numerals). To get into the spirit of the...
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Meet the new Pope
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, 76, of Argentina has been elected the 266th pope of the worldwide Catholic Church. For the complete story and related links visit these links Grand Forks Herald Detroit Free...
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What is Arbor Day?
Glenda E. Fauske the Information and Education Coordinator / ND Forest Service at North Dakota State University in Bottineau, N.D. provided me with some excellent information on Arbor Day. April 26 is...
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Armed Forces Day 2013
May 18 is Armed Forces Day. What is it and how did it originate? President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for...
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A look at the Tour de France
The world’s most famous cycling race began in 1903 as an effort to boost circulation for a sports newspaper. The race started by publisher Henri Desgrange became an instant success despite its grueling...
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Oh Canada!
July 1 is Canada Day. Here are some fun facts from McClatchy Tribune that celebrate all things Canadian. Information was written and illustrated by Laurie McAdam, McClatchy Newspapers. Did you know?...
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August 28 is the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have...
Check out this special page from MCT/Time For Kids. 50th ANNIVERSARY OF A “DREAM” On Aug. 28, 1963,the civil rights movement reached its height of attention and impact with a huge demonstration in...
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Free Teaching Resources for 50th Anniversary of MLK Jr Speech
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Remembering 9/11 Educational Tab
Wednesday is the 12th Anniversary of 9/11. Many students were very young or not even born on 9/11. Although it may be painful, let’s remember those who passed and those that sacrificed to try to save...
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Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12
Oct. 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week. Here’s a page on fire safety you can print and share with younger students. It is from the KRP NIE tab, “Playing it Safe” distributed by the NIE Institute. For more...
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Sorry, we’re closed. A look at the government shutdown from Time For Kids
The federal government has shut down. What does this mean and why did it happen? Check out the following news story from Time For Kids. You’ll also find an informative video of kids asking...
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Columbus Day Newspaper Activities
Here are some Columbus Day activities from KRP’s “The Ultimate Holiday Activity Guide”. Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous names in history. When he voyaged across the Atlantic Ocean in...
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