Dewayne Smith

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

8th grade historians dove into political cartoons from the Great Depression, working collaboratively to decode symbolism, analyze messages, and connect history to real-world economic struggles! @passport2lead @KEDCGrants

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

Another great @passport2lead session with the JFK Presidential Library & Museum! Loved diving into how primary sources help bring history to life for students. Powerful conversations around elections, civic action, and the importance of protecting voting rights past and present.

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

Had a great time learning with the Kentucky Writing Project today! Looking at writing stems and Bloom’s Taxonomy was such a good reminder that the right prompts can push students to deeper thinking, analysis, and creativity. Thanks @passport2lead and @KEDCGrants!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

Really enjoyed today’s @passport2lead session on writing-to-learn in K–3 social studies! So many great ideas for using writing to help students think deeper, analyze primary sources, and make real-world civic connections. Excited to bring these strategies back to our teachers!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

By using strategies like "Zoom In/Zoom Out" and "I used to think..., but now I think...", we were able to peel back the layers of John Gast’s American Progress! Special thanks to the @LibraryOfCongress and @kedcgrants for these resources!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

Excited for today’s @KEDCGrants session with the Library of Congress! We’re ready to dig in! @passport2lead

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

A fascinating history session with Jeff Urbin of the FDR Presidential Library & Museum. Diving into Federal One highlighted how the New Deal preserved and uplifted the arts during the Great Depression—a strong reminder of how vital creativity is in difficult times. @KEDCGrants

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about trust. When leaders show consistency, build real relationships, and take action, they create environments where people thrive. Thankful for the leadership of @DrJWEvansJr and our entire @KEDCGrants team!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

Classroom discussions can get intense, but yesterday’s @CloseUp_DC session provided some much-needed clarity on how to navigate them. A big thanks to @passport2lead and @KEDCGrants for the endless supply of support and resources!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

Listening to Jeff Urbin talk about the Packhorse Librarians of the 1930s. Incredible stories of how literacy reached the most remote corners of the country during the Depression. @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

A great session today on impactful leadership with @passport2lead and @KEDCGrants! A powerful reminder that leadership is about learning, building trust, and investing in people! Excited to put the 5-5-1 model and other strategies into action—small steps, big impact!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

Did you know long exposure times meant soldiers had to sit perfectly still—sometimes for minutes—just to be captured on film? During our Teaching with Primary Sources: Civil War Photographs session, we explored many fascinating facts about Civil War photography! @passport2lead

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

You can bring history to life with @Fordstheatre’s incredible classroom resources! From primary sources to virtual tours and lesson plans, it’s everything you need to engage students with the story of Lincoln and the Civil War. Thank you @passport2lead and @KEDCGrants!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

Bringing history to life in our classroom with @KEDCGrants and @passport2lead! With interactive journeys like Google Earth Voyager from KET and PBS LearningMedia, students can explore historic places, events, and stories around the world without leaving their seats.

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

iCivics provides outstanding support for educators through its five strategies to elevate classroom discussions, giving teachers practical tools to help students think critically, listen respectfully, and engage with multiple perspectives! Thanks @KEDCGrants and @passport2lead!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

Another great day of learning with @passport2lead, @KEDCGrants and the Smithsonian American Art Museum! Students would love the opportunity to explore incredible works of art while practicing observation and discussion skills just like we did today!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

We’re exploring virtual field trip options through KET and PBS LearningMedia with @passport2lead and @KEDCGrants! From historic landmarks to science labs and cultural experiences, bring the world to your students with engaging, standards-aligned resources!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

I’m thankful to be a Diffit Certified Educator and to have the opportunity to share its value with fellow educators! Thanks @passport2lead and @DiffitApp!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

I’m excited to get started with our spring book study! Thanks @passport2lead and @KEDCGrants!!

[Dewayne Smith @GDewayneS]

I’m excited for the opportunities that @passport2lead and @KEDCGrants are providing!