Recognition of Educators and Schools

The video celebrates Memphis educators and highlights the work of Earl Jr., principal of Kingsbury Elementary, who released a book on early African-American schools in Memphis. It explores the history and evolution of educational opportunities for African-Americans, emphasizing the importance of schools in community development and legacy building.

What is the main focus of the celebration mentioned in the introduction?

• The achievements of local athletes

• The development of new schools

• The history of Memphis

• The recognition of educators

What book did Earl Jr. release?

• History of Memphis Schools

• Memphis: A City of Education

• Early African-American Schools in Memphis

• The Legacy of Kingsbury Elementary

What does the 'L' in Kingsbury Elementary's motto stand for?

• Legacy

• Leadership

• Loyalty

• Lifelong Learner

When was Earl Jr. named principal of Kingsbury Elementary?

• 2020

• 2010

• 2005

• 2015

Until what year were there only two schools for African-Americans to graduate from in Memphis?

• 1956

• 1936

• 1926

• 1946

Which was the first school African-Americans could graduate from in Memphis?

• Kingsbury High School

• Douglas High School

• Manassas High School

• Booker T. Washington High School

What opportunities do students have now compared to the past?

• No change from the past

• Only sports activities

• Access to optional and career technology programs

• Limited to basic education

What role do schools play in communities according to the transcript?

• They are separate from community activities

• They are only for academic purposes

• They are at the heart of communities

• They are just educational institutions

What does Earl Jr. want to achieve by telling stories of schools?

• To create a new educational system

• To remind people of the legacies left behind

• To ignore past contributions

• To focus only on current achievements

What is emphasized as transcending time in the transcript?

• The development of new curriculums

• The growth of cities

• The role of schools in communities

• Technological advancements