The Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) sponsors an annual essay contest to promote study and thought about the life and meaning of Dr. King. The essay contest is collaboratively supported by OSPI's Curriculum and Assessment, Title I, and Equity Education departments. Each year has a specific theme. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are eligible to participate, and submissions are due each February.

OSPI also produced a Resource Guide on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For more information, contact:

Gayle Pauley, Program Supervisor
Reading and Language Arts
360-753-2858

Gail Jones, OSPI Curriculum and Assessment
360-753-3449
Old Capitol Building
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200