1. Intelligence plus character – that is the true goal of education. Martin Luther King, Jr.

2. 1-20-15 CNN Student News CNN Student News Yesterday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. A great leader for the Civil Rights Movement. Why do you think the United States needs leaders like MLK? How might you be a leader?

3. 1/21/2015 CNN Student News CNN Student News In the State of the Union Address last night President Obama stated, “the shadow of crisis has passed and the state of the Union is strong.” What crisis do you think the President was speaking of and what do you see as the next challenge facing Congress and the President?

4. 1/22/2015 Representatives of the United States began talks with the nation of Cuba yesterday. Why do you think the president’s plan to normalize U.S. relations with Cuba is a controversial one? CNN Student News CNN Student News