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Our Grade 2 students at Grant D. Morse Elementary have been diving into history!
Using Scholastic News articles, the class read about his life and legacy, then answered questions to deepen their understanding. Thank you to their teacher, Catherine Averill, for guiding this meaningful learning experience!
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This past fall, the Grant D. Morse Elementary School community read Chloe Edison Oliver: Playground Millionaire by Sundee Tucker Frazier as part of their One Book, One School initiative—and the story sparked some major inspiration!
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This week, they learned about Martin Luther King Jr. and his incredible work to end segregation. The timing was perfect, as their lesson followed the day off to honor this American hero.
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