Free Black History Multimedia Resources Available Online

Connections Academy a leading national operator of high quality, highly accountable virtual public schools, is offering parents and teachers a wealth of free multimedia educational resources to celebrate Black History Month.

The curricular resources, developed for Connections Academy's recent celebration of the 19th Annual African American Read-In, will be available free of charge to parents and educators for the entire month of February, Black History Month.

These multimedia materials will engage, entertain and educate students and parents alike, and include selections appropriate for students in all grades. Parents and educators are encouraged to visit http://www.connectionsacademy.com/community/ncteReadIn.asp for the free educational resources.
Highlights of the free multimedia resources include:

-- African American children's book authors, including Monalisa DeGross,
LaTonya Richardson, and award-winner Evelyn Coleman reading their work
(audio and video clips)

-- Poet Jason Moffitt performing five of his powerful poems -- including
one about the pros and cons of today's technology -- on the virtual
spoken word stage

-- Charles Anthony Burks, actor, director, producer, professional DJ, and
gospel rap artist performing "I Gotta Love," a story in rap verse

-- Randy Archibold, national correspondent for The New York Times sharing
his favorite articles and an interview about becoming a journalist

-- Mississippi State Senator John Horhn (who is also a professional story
teller and actor) reading from the work of Mississippi native Richard
Wright


Resources available at www.connectionsacademy.com