Songs of Respect
In 1967, she spelled it out loud and clear: “R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me.”
What is "Respect" by Aretha Franklin?
This lower elementary program highlights three Upstanders' lives and how they changed history for the better in a shadow puppet theater.
What is "Inspirations".
Who sang the 1988 hit urging us to “look at the man in the mirror and make that change”?
Who is Michael Jackson?
This district is named after the three cities it serves: Hurst, Euless, and Bedford.
What is HEB ISD?
"Here comes the sun, doo-doo-doo-doo..."
...Here comes the sun, and I say it's all right.
This Beatles song asks for “just a little bit” of this “from you.”
What is "Please Please Me"?
This program allows students to use their Civil Rights knowledge to create a newspaper honoring Clarence Broadnax.
What is "Reporting on History".
Which singer famously told us “What the world needs now is love, sweet love”?
Who is Jackie DeShannon?
This is the largest school district in North Texas and includes schools like Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
What is Dallas ISD?
"What a wonderful world..."
...I see skies of blue and clouds of white.
This 1984 Tina Turner hit makes it clear she’s not looking for love, just “a second-hand emotion.”
What is "What’s Love Got to Do with It"?
Resister, Rescuer, and Reformer appear in this 4th-grade program.
What is "What is an Upstander?".
This folk-rock supergroup sang “Ohio” in protest of the Kent State shootings.
Who is Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young?
This district’s mascot includes the “Fighting Farmers” and serves students in the Stockyards and Cultural District.
What is Fort Worth ISD?
"Sweet Caroline..."
...Good times never seemed so good.
In 1972, this soul anthem by Bill Withers asked: “Who is he and what is he to you?” — a subtle nod to boundaries and respect in love.
What is "Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?"
Turn on the light for this storytelling-based program.
What is "Inspirations".
Who performed the soulful anthem “A Change Is Gonna Come,” a civil rights era classic?
Who is Sam Cooke?
This district in the northern part of Dallas County is home to the J.J. Pearce Mustangs and Berkner Rams.
What is Richardson ISD?
"Don’t worry..."
...about a thing, ‘cause every little thing gonna be all right.
("Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley)
This 1971 Marvin Gaye classic asked a generation to pause and listen, with the powerful line: “You know we’ve got to find a way, to bring some loving here today.”
What is "What’s Going On"?
Historic Texas Upstanders are highlighted in this program.
What is "What is an Upstander?".
This Motown legend asked “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” in a 1971 hit about environmental awareness.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
This high-performing district in northwest Dallas County is known for its focus on academic excellence and has a namesake high school with a red and black color scheme.
What is Coppell ISD?
"I’m walking on sunshine..."
...and don’t it feel good!