Have you ever heard of Route 66? Route 66 is a highway. It was the first highway built for cars. This April, Route 66 turns 100 years old.
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Who Gets to Decide on the Names of Places?
Minnesota is sometimes called the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” There are actually more than 11,000 lakes in Minnesota. The name of one of those lakes, near Minneapolis, Minnesota, has caused disagreements. Long before Europeans settled … Read more
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Welcoming Everyone In the Classroom
Schools are welcoming children back to the classroom this year. As we get back to learning, let’s remember it’s important to be welcoming to everyone. We have differences. We come from different backgrounds. We have … Read more
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What Did Martin Luther King, Jr., Learn from His Parents?
Martin Luther King, Jr., was an important Civil Rights leader. Before that, he was a child. He grew up Atlanta, Georgia. He experienced racial segregation [laws that kept Black people and White people separate]. He … Read more