An Academy TV Martin Luther King Jr. Special Presentation: The Importance of Education. We all know of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s achievements in civil rights, but he was also a great advocate for education for all. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on education has left a lasting legacy. Today the Academy Charter School honors his legacy. The Academy is committed to being a leader in education, see the impact education has had on the Academy family and our world-class scholars.