I am so excited I have been accepted into the American dialogue grant😆
#KEDCgrants #americandialogue @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr
#KEDCGRANTSMADEMEDOIT @BaberTraci @KristyF98524978
These educators are constantly innovating, putting kids first, and inspiring everyone around them. I can’t think of two educators more deserving of this support! 💡👏 #KEDCgrants
What an amazing opportunity to explore textiles and print making. Bringing the whole experience together is some print making of our own! ☀️🐢 @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @passport2lead
Another outstanding Kentucky chautauqua performance of William Wells Brown 📕🎭 @KEDCGrants @passport2lead @KingWendy_m
Today’s portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln was a breathtaking reminder that history isn’t just lived; it’s felt. 🎩🌟🇺🇸 @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @passport2lead #KEDCgrants
Kicking off day 3 with headshots 📸
Can’t wait to see how they turned out! @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @passport2lead
Sweeping away the old, welcoming the new. 🌾 In love with how this handmade folk art broom turned out. It’s almost too pretty to actually use for cleaning! @KEDCGrants @passport2lead @KingWendy_m #KEDCgrants
Who knew geometry could be so vibrant? 📐✨ The National Quilt Museum is bringing math, science, and art together with their innovative STEAM curriculum. @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m #KEDCgrants @passport2lead
🎖️ Charles Young overcame immense adversity to become just the third African American graduate of West Point in 1889. His legacy as a trailblazing soldier, educator, and leader continues to inspire generations. @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @passport2lead #KEDCgrants
Day 2, let’s go! ☀️ Ready for another full day of learning, collaboration, and fresh ideas at summer conference @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @passport2lead #KEDCgrants
Fascinating deep dive into Appalachian music history at the KEDC Grant Summer Conference! 🎶 From the historical roots of James Edward "Uncle Ed" Thomas's 1891 hourglass design to hands-on dulcimer workshops today. @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @passport2lead @DrJWEvansJr
So excited for Day 1 of the summer conference to kick off! Looking forward to connecting with amazing educators, gaining fresh insights, and bringing back some fantastic new strategies for the upcoming school year. 📚✨ @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @passport2lead
Rock the classroom with Well Versed by @iCivics & Nickelodeon! These catchy animated music videos make complex government functions sticky, engaging, and easy for elementary students to grasp. 🎶✨
@passport2lead @KingWendy_m @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr
Want to get your elementary students talking? 💬 Try these 3 fun conversation starters:
💡 Think-Pair-Share for easy storytelling
⭕ Story Circles with a talking stick
🎨 Guided Imagery to spark creative drawings
@passport2lead @KingWendy_m @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr
Big thanks to Emma Humphries from @iCivics for sharing invaluable leadership guidance and resources! 🙌 Shout out to @KingWendy_m and @DrJWEvansJr for wonderful Leadership Commons Cadre sessions this year! @KEDCGrants @passport2lead
Level up your classroom differentiation in seconds! 🚀 Use Diffit to instantly create leveled texts and student-ready resources like vocabulary templates, quizzes, and workbooks tailored to your grade level. @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @passport2lead @DrJWEvansJr
Uncover history through the lens of the Kennedy administration. Dive into original letters, maps, and recordings at the JFK Library to bridge the gap between the past and the present. 🌟📚 @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr @passport2lead
Uncover history's secrets! 🐎 My class used a library of congress image to analyze primary sources about the Kentucky Derby. Students saw how perspectives shift when the full picture is revealed. @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr @passport2lead
Boost your Social Studies lessons with these active thinking strategies! 🌍✍️
• Catch a Word/Picture: Hook new concepts.
• See, Think, Wonder: Drive inquiry.
• Think, Tell, Why: Build critical reasoning.
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Huge thanks to the (@librarycongress) and (@KEDCGrants ) for the incredible grant support! 📚✨
Just wrapped an inspiring session on strategies and resources for bringing history to life through primary sources. 🔎📜 @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr @passport2lead