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Sunday, August 13, 2023

From MLK to Earth Day: A Look at Monthly Learning in Schools

- A Calendar of Learning: Topics that Shape the School Year

- Monthly Learning Themes: A Guide to What Students Study 

- Curriculum by the Month: An Overview of School Topics 

- A Month-by-Month Look at School Subjects

- Seasonal Learning: How the Time of Year Shapes Lessons

- Diverse Topics, Month by Month: An Overview of the School Calendar

- What Do Students Learn This Month? A Breakdown of Monthly Themes

- From MLK to Earth Day: A Look at Monthly Learning in Schools

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January - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, New Year's history and traditions 

February - Black History Month, Presidents' Day, Valentine's Day

March - Women's History Month, St. Patrick's Day, beginning of spring

April - Earth Day, Poetry Month, Easter traditions

May - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day

June - LGBTQ Pride Month, summer weather and activities

July - Independence Day, multiculturalism, summer traditions

August - Back to school, multiculturalism, immigration

September - Hispanic Heritage Month, Constitution Day, autumnal equinox

October - Indigenous Peoples' Day, Halloween history and traditions 

November - Elections, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving 

December - Religious holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah, etc.), winter weather and traditions

The timeline allows students to learn about a diversity of cultural histories, notable figures, societal events, and seasonal topics throughout the year. The specific focuses each month may vary by grade level and curriculum standards.
- Black History Month (February) - Studying important events, people, and cultural contributions related to African Americans and the African diaspora.

- Hispanic Heritage Month (September/October) - Celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Recognizing the contributions and influences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on American history and culture.

- Native American History - Learning about the histories and cultures of indigenous peoples of North America.

- Women's History Month (March) - Highlighting the roles and accomplishments of women throughout history.

- U.S. Presidents and Government - Covering influential presidents and the development of the U.S. political system.

- U.S. Wars and Conflicts - Studying major U.S. military events and their impacts.

- Civil Rights Movement - Examining the fight against discrimination and for equal rights for all.

- Immigration and Multiculturalism - Discussing how immigration has shaped the U.S. and the contributions of different cultures.

- Geography and Cultures Around the World - Exploring world regions, countries, cultures, and geographic features.

The specific topics covered can vary by grade level, curriculum standards, and the student population, but these are some of the major multicultural themes addressed.

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