Partnership Educators,
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr. left a lasting legacy ninety-three years after his birth on January 15, 1929, and fifty-eight years after his historic "I have a Dream" speech. His stirring words and writings remain as relevant and inspiring today as they were when he lived. As we move into this three-day weekend in honor of this great man who gave his life to convince us that love, in all forms, conquers all. It is always appropriate to repeat and contemplate as we celebrate the profound truths of his message.
Martin Luther King Jr. didn't change the world because of his ideals but because he was able to enrapture in us an inspiration to take action through his stories of truth. "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." Martin Luther King Jr. It is always the gem-filled truths sprinkled throughout his stories that can be overlooked and underappreciated. In education, we talk about failure as a means to success but Martin Luther lived that as a country-changing philosophy. "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase," he said. The ambiguity within our work sometimes can be overwhelming. This ambiguity is necessary for making a difference in the lives of our students.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said this to an audience in Montgomery, Alabama in 1957 and it still rings true today and every day. He understood what it takes to see change effectively happen. "Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle." Martin Luther King Jr.
Thanks for the continued struggle for our students each and every day. You are warriors for those children within our schools that look to us for safety, consistency, trust, and inspiration to achieve greatness for themselves.
Martin Luther King, Jr., "What is Your Life's Blueprint?" Given at Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia on October 26, 1967. https://youtu.be/ZmtOGXreTOU
Enjoy the weekend,
Rob