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Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest Open to K-12 Students
Sean Otterspoor

United States Senator Chris Murphy is inviting students in grades K-12 to participate in the 10th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest. Students in elementary, middle, and high school can help honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by writing essays that reflect on Dr. King's dream, their own aspirations, and what Dr. King means to them. The deadline to submit an essay is Monday February 23 at 11:59 PM. Click for important contest information, including the writing prompt and maximum word counts by grade level.