Happy February! This month we have many historically important people, events and holidays to learn about. Log in with your Student eAccount and explore Britannica School Edition to see how Valentine’s Day was celebrated in the past and today in cultures around the world. Can you figure out why February 14th was selected as the date to celebrate this holiday?
Presidents’ Day does sound like a day when we celebrate all United States presidents, but do you know which President’s birthday is being honored in particular? Does Presidents’ Day count as an official national holiday? Try to find these answers in Explora for School!
February is commemorated as Black History Month in the United States to remember important people and events in African-American history. Use TrueFlix to read biographies of Frederick Douglas, Rosa Parks and others who have made a lasting impact on our world.
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