The preschoolers of Grand Ridge School looked at the black and white paintings by artist Lillie Clark, guessing what was going on in the minds of each person.
One of the paintings, of Rosa Parks sitting in her bus seat, was the subject of much discussion. Clark explained to them that Parks was doing something unheard of during her time: sitting at the front of the bus. As she continued to explain, the children guessed at what she was looking at and thinking as she gazed from the window. One suggested flowers, another said she looked sad.
Educational moments like these are happening all over the district as schools use Black History Month to especially focus on teaching their students the history and contributions of African Americans.
“If you don’t know your history it tends to repeat itself,” said Linda Long, a second grade teacher and the Black History Committee Chairperson at Grand Ridge School. “I think it’s important we pass this history on.”
Here is what some of the schools have planned so far:
- Golson Elementary School’s first graders will be studying Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman and Ruby Bridges. There will be several writing assignments and group work.
- Grand Ridge will have a Black History Month program with guests Angela McFarland and Lynwood (Funny man) Williams at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 17. Students will also take part in a poster or essay writing contest.
- Marianna High School students and teachers are sharing black history facts with the student body via the morning show “Dawg Bytes.”
- Marianna Middle Schoolers are read a quote from a famous African American and have to guess who said it each morning.
- Sneads Elementary School will hold their Black History Month program at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 17.
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