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The Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning Transition Education Unit recently welcomed 116 educators to the second KY Transition 360 for Educators Summer Institute. Read more about the event: kentuckyteacher.org/news/2026/07/e…

@RebeccaBarker70 @passport2lead @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr @KEDCGrants @colonialwmsburg Happy birthday!

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

#OnThisDay in 1793, Roger Sherman, dies. He signed all three of the most important documents of the Revolutionary era: the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution. #OurStoryContinues ow.ly/9Qap50Zs3TP

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

@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

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Members of the Teachers Advisory Council provided input on upcoming changes to Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems during their recent council meeting. Read more about the meeting: kentuckyteacher.org/news/2026/06/t…

Our visit to Monticello today was filled with learning! I have learned lots that I can take back to my students! @KEDCGrants @passport2lead @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m @jmattrock1

A great day at Jamestown- walking through history and seeing firsthand how our nation’s story began is a powerful reminder of why bringing history to life matters for students and educators!! Proud to be a member of of @passport2lead @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

Loved exploring the Powhatan way of life at Jamestown Settlement! I can’t wait to share what I learned about their traditions and culture with my students and allow them to create their very own longhouses! @KEDCGrants @passport2lead @usedgov @jyfmuseums

Finishing up an incredible week with a tour of Monticello& lunch @ Michie Tavern. What a wonderful way to wrap up a week filled with learning, history,& unforgettable experiences. 🇺🇸📚❤️@KEDCGrants @passport2lead @TJMonticello @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m @amyjowoolum @MrHaleysClass

What are the odds? Two teachers, two counties, countless miles, and two @AliceLloydCollege friends ending up at the same teacher conference! 🇺🇸 It was so great catching up with @Martineshoemaker after 22 years. Some friendships pick up right where they left off! ❤️

There isn’t another group I’d rather travel with! 🇺🇸 Thank you, @KEDCGrants, for these incredible opportunities to experience American history firsthand and bring those lessons back to our classrooms. @passport2lead #HistoryMatters #ExperientialLearning

Bell County Schools teachers are having an incredible week with @KEDCGrants exploring Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, & the Norfolk Naval Station! 🇺🇸 Bringing history to life through firsthand experiences. @passport2lead @MrHaleysClass @Rcollins1013 @amyjowoolum

Learning truly comes to life when you’re exploring with great friends! 🇺🇸 From walking through history, this week has been one I’ll always remember. Grateful for the learning, the friendships, & the journey! ❤️ @passport2lead @KEDCGrants @BrandyBeam2 @amyjowoolum @RebeccaBarker70

Leave it to a group of teachers to turn history into a competition! 😂🇺🇸 We had the chance to earn a free @America250 shirt by tagging ourselves at certain historic sites…and I’m happy to report: Mission accomplished! ✔️👕 #America250 @passport2lead @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m

Day 3 with @KEDCGrants was filled with history! 🇺🇸 We explored both Yorktown & Jamestown, where America’s story began & where independence was ultimately secured. Walking these historic sites brought the events & sacrifices that shaped our nation to life. @passport2lead

5 unforgettable days. 1 incredible journey. From walking the streets of Colonial Williamsburg to standing where history was made at Yorktown & Jamestown —our Passport educators aren’t just learning history… they’re living it.

What an incredible day with @KEDCGrants exploring history firsthand! ⚓️ We toured the USS Wisconsin, learning its storied service & the battles it endured, then cruised the Elizabeth River to see the world’s largest naval base & home of the Atlantic Fleet. 🇺🇸 @passport2lead