I AM | WE ARE - AVAILABLE NOW FOR 2025
2025 MLK Speech: Excerpts
NOTE: Excerpts are pulled from the Elementary Speech and the Secondary Speech. Purchasing the program gives you access to the full speech for your grade level.
Purchasing Notes:
You will be directed to the AWSL Member Portal for purchasing. Discount for AWSL Member Schools will be applied at checkout.
Need support accessing the portal or becoming an AWSL Member School? Contact AWSL Fiscal Coordinator, Christine Bryan
Want to make a payment over the phone? Give us a call! (360) 359-7060
Cost:
Elementary: $150 for AWSL Member Schools/$175 for Non-AWSL Member Schools
Secondary: $250 for AWSL Member Schools/$275 for Non-AWSL Member Schools
Commemorate MLK Day with AWSL!
We are proud to announce our 2025 Martin Luther King program, I AM | WE ARE, is available soon for elementary, middle and high school students!
Updated with a NEW keynote address for 2025, I AM | WE ARE is a ready-to-roll program designed for school assemblies and MLK Day events. It includes a keynote address, implementation guide, engagement questions and access to AWSL Director, James Layman all in a format that lets you customize a 20-30 minute assembly event that fits your school day. Engage your students across elementary or high school with the ideas of belonging and humanity.
A Matter of Principals Podcast - Discussing the MLK Program
Questions:
Contact James Layman, AWSL Director with questions, regarding the program!
Cost:
Elementary: $150 for AWSL Member Schools/$175 for Non-AWSL Member Schools
Secondary: $250 for AWSL Member Schools/$275 for Non-AWSL Member Schools
I AM | WE ARE FAQs:
What is included in my purchase?
Assembly implementation guide
School-wide discussion and family engagement questions
Two versions of the keynote speech (one with captions embedded into the video file and another that can be turned on or off).
Access to James Layman throughout the process of putting your assembly together. Any questions, support, guidance, or anything you may want or need, James will be available to you!
Where do I watch the video?
Watch the video in the AWSP Learning Lab, or use the download button in the bottom right of the player contols to play the video anywhere.
How long is the keynote speech?
Elementary school speech runs around 9 minutes.
Secondary school speech runs around 14 minutes.
How will everything be delivered to schools?
Everything will be sent digitally. The speech will be able to be downloaded in a digital format for you to use.
I’m a K–12 or K–8 school. Do I need to purchase both versions?
No, if you’re a K–12 or K–8, email Christine Bryan for special pricing and purchasing instructions.