Ending this weeks conference with Jemima Boone. From surviving her 1776 kidnapping to contributing to the settlement and development of Kentucky, her story reflects the courage, resilience, and determination demonstrated by women on the American frontier. #KEDCgrants@KEDCGrants
🎵✊ One of the most fascinating sessions at the 2026 KEDC Summer Conference explored the powerful connection between The Beatles and the American Civil Rights Movement. #KEDCgrants. @KEDCGrants@passport2lead
Virgil Covington, Jr. captivated the audience with his charismatic portrayal of William Wells Brown, the first published African American novelist and playwright. Through powerful storytelling he brought Brown’s remarkable journey and legacy to life. #KEDCgrants@passport2lead
I loved this mornings session with Mary Todd Lincoln. She told us of her Kentucky roots, life with Abraham Lincoln, the challenges of the Civil War, and the personal losses she endured. #KEDCgrants@passport2lead@KEDCGrants
Learning about the 14th Amendment and how it changed the course of United States history, and applied our rights of citizenship, due process, and equal protection on a national basis. #KEDCgrants@KEDCGrants@passport2lead
Charles Young, the third African American graduate of West Point and an American hero from Kentucky. Michael Jones brought Young’s story to life. His performance captured the courage of Colonel Young, making history feel personal and unforgettable! @passport2lead#KEDCgrants
@KEDCGrants always gets the most amazing presenters. My favorite of the day so far has been the story of Colonel Charles Young, the third African American graduate of West Point and a true American hero with Kentucky roots. Michael Jones brought Young’s story to life. #KEDCgrants
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The Faces of George Washington presented by Gary L. Gregg, offered a fascinating look at Washington’s journey as a citizen, soldier, and statesman. #KEDCgrants@passport2lead@KEDCGrants
Ended the afternoon with some interesting information from Dr. Joseph Pearson: Liberty, Power, and Identity: An Overview of the American Revolution for Kentucky Educators! #KEDCgrants@KEDCGrants@passport2lead
THANK YOU @KEDCGrants for this gift! The Stars, Stripes, and Strategies conference keeps getting better and better! I can’t wait for tomorrow! #KEDCgrants@passport2lead
So excited for this week with all of my KEDC friends at the Stars, Stripes and Strategies conference. Using legos as stem education and Kentucky music history were great sessions to kick off the week with #kedcgrants@KEDCGrants@passport2lead
Great session with Emma Humphreies in the @KEDCGrants Leadership Commons Cadre. Ms. Humphries is helping define what high quality Civics education actually looks like! @passport2lead
Catching up on some cadre sessions and loving all the great information from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum about the primary sources available for students and teachers. @KEDC1@passport2lead
KSA Pep Rally! Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Tigers are getting ready to earn their stripes and rock the KSA! We are proud of their hard work and excited to cheer them on as they show what they know! @KEDC1@passport2lead
Exciting things are happening at BES! Art Night was a wonderful way to bring families and the community together while showcasing the creativity and talent of our students. @passport2lead@KEDC1
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal didn’t just rebuild the economy—it put America on the art map 🎨 Through programs like the Federal Art Project, artists were funded, public murals thrived, and creativity became part of national recovery. @KEDC1@passport2lead thanks Jeff Urbin!
BES 5th graders are putting civic duty into action! 🗳️ Students cast anonymous votes to choose the peer who best showed citizenship all year—learning that their voice matters, just like in real elections. #FutureLeaders@KEDC1@passport2lead