KEDC Grants

#KEDCGrants #KEDC

[Amber @Ahinkle36]

I’m excited to be teaming up again with @KEDC1 members @MrHaleysClass & @angelayoo for the 250 Literacy Design Collaborative with @Perdue2kProAm. @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

[Rebecca Barker @RebeccaBarker70]

Spent #56 🎂like it was 1776 in 2026 🎂🇺🇸Historical Triangle Take 2🇺🇸 Another amazing trip🇺🇸
Loved it so much for summer immersion w/@passport2lead I had to come back!
@KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr @KEDCGrants
@colonialwmsburg

[Kelly Acevedo @KellyAcevedo200]

#AI_Summit Ready to get this day rolling! Great vendors and presenters @KEDC1 AI Summit!

[Anita Anglin @AnitadAnglin3]

NCCEP GEAR UP conference 2026!! Awesome! 🔥🤩
#GEARUPWorks
#kedcgrants

[PatriciaBryantWeiner @BryantWeiner]

Loved the virtual @SmithsonianEdu @smithsonian National Education Summit. Amanda Gorman is an inspiration. Heard from educators that utilize the programs available & how we can access them. Another great connection I learned from @KEDCGrants @KedcARTS @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

[Mary Beth @MaryBeth_Vance]

And that’s a wrap… I enjoyed the 2026 KEDC AI Summit. I met some amazing KY teachers and saw good friends.

[Amber @Ahinkle36]

The things I learned from the GWTI last week in PD rank in the top 3 PDs I’ve ever done. I’ll be forever grateful to the Mt . Vernon’s ladies association for the preservation of Mt. Vernon & all things Geo. Washington. @MountVernon @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

[Melissa Metcalf @Metcalfma78]

Presented Kentucky ACTE Empowered Conference about my Paxton andPatterson Lab. It was great to make connections with other lab teachers. @PaxPatLearning @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

[Anita Anglin @AnitadAnglin3]

Starting Day 2 at NCCEP!!! Can’t wait to explore all the great sessions!
#GEARUPworks

[Amber @Ahinkle36]

@AmyRuss1511 & I spent the last 3 days @ the #KYTransition360 Conference in Lexington, learning new strategies & resources to better support students with disabilities as they prepare for college, careers, & independent living. What a great experience! @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

[PatriciaBryantWeiner @BryantWeiner]

Grateful for the opportunity to present my @KyDeptofEd KY Transition 360 for Educators project at the Summer Summit! Loved sharing how we are preparing students for future career success. Proud to be a Tier 3 Ambassador! @KEDCGrants @KedcARTS @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

[Alexandra Oswood @MrsOswood]

Our final stop: George Washington’s Mount Vernon! 🇺🇸

A wonderful way to end an unforgettable week of learning, exploring, and making memories. So grateful we got to experience it all! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight @DrJWEvansJr

[Alexandra Oswood @MrsOswood]

Day 4: Our students explored The People’s House, the National Archives, the International Spy Museum, and ended the day with a ghost tour in Old Town Alexandria. A day full of interactive learning and great memories!
@KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight @DrJWEvansJr

[Rebecca Barker @RebeccaBarker70]

Shout out to @icivics for the ticket to see “Young Washington” 🇺🇸w/ some of my @passport2lead peeps😊 @KEDCGrants history teacher leaders summer fun!🇺🇸
@KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr

[Alexandra Oswood @MrsOswood]

Day 3: Students toured Arlington National Cemetery, witnessed the Changing of the Guard, and celebrated as a WCMS student participated in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A truly unforgettable day! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight @DrJWEvansJr

[KEDC @KEDC1]

🚨 There's still time to join us! 🤖✨

If you've been thinking about attending the KEDC 2nd Annual AI Summit, now is the time to register!

Join educators, school leaders, and innovators from across Kentucky for two days of practical learning, inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on AI experiences, networking, and real-world strategies you can take back to your district.

📅 July 21–22, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Lexington

✅ Practical sessions for teachers and leaders
✅ Hands-on AI demonstrations, including the AI Mobile Lab
✅ Networking with educators from across the state
✅ Door prizes, vendors, and more!

Don't miss your chance to be part of Kentucky's premier AI education event.

🔗 Register today: https://t.co/nEFlRQVQXY

#KEDC #AISummit2026 #AIInEducation #EdTech #KentuckyEducators #FutureReady #AIInAction #ProfessionalLearning

[Alexandra Oswood @MrsOswood]

Day 2 was go, go, go! 🇺🇸

From the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress to museums and memorials, our students experienced another day of learning beyond the classroom. Seeing history come to life has been the best part! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight @DrJWEvansJr

[Jackie White Rogers @KyWriteRight]

Traveling with students in DC is one of the most rewarding trips of the year. It’s wonderful to explore through their eyes. @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic

[Taran Jones @MrJoneshistory1]

Day 2 in Washington, D.C.! 🇺🇸 So many incredible learning experiences and memories already made. A huge thank you to #KEDCGRANTS for making this opportunity possible! #HistoryInAction #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #EPIC

[Alexandra Oswood @MrsOswood]

And we’re off! 🇺🇸🚌

Our WCMS students are headed to Washington, D.C. with KEDC, and we can’t wait to explore our nation’s history, visit some incredible landmarks, and make unforgettable memories together. ❤️ 🤍💙 @KEDCGrants @KyWriteRight @kedc_epic @DrJWEvansJr