The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Essay contest is underway. K-12 students from across Connecticut are participating in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by submitting essays that reflect on Dr. King’s dream, their own aspirations, and what Dr. King means to them.
Essays should be no more than 500 words for high school students, 300 words for middle school students, and 100-200 for elementary school students. Pictures are optional for elementary school submissions.
The deadline is January 8. If you have any questions about the contest please reach out to MLK_Essay@murphy.senate.gov
The Norwalk Public Library will also host a Norwalk celebration for students whose essays feature three pillars of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy: Educational equity; Environmental equity; Equity/racial justice. Students should send a copy of their essay to their principal so that the essays can also be submitted to the Norwalk Public Library.
